Welcome to hope on prescription cic
Hope On Prescription runs a fortnightly radio slot on Valley Park Radio, hosted by Jemma Burgess and Dave Lockyer. Discovering stories, services and solutions that can provide us hope during challenging times.
Upcoming Shows 2026:
2 PM - 3PM
Thursday 9th July
Thursday 23rd July
Thursday 6th August
Thursday 20th August
Thursday 3rd September
Thursday 17th September
Thursday 15th October
Thursday 29th October
Thursday 12th November
Thursday 26th November
Thursday 10th December
Tune in: www.valleyparkradio.org.uk and select, how you want to listen.
Explore hope on prescriptions upcoming events
Open Mic Nights
With many thanks to The Stage Door
📍 The Stage Door, Dartford, DA1 1BE
🕖 8.00 PM - 10.00 PM
📅 Save the Dates
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Tuesday 4th August 2026
Tuesday 1st September 2026
This is a poetry-focused open mic, the performance slots are for poets only, but everyone is warmly invited to come along, watch, and soak it all in. Expect an evening of wondering words, exhilarating voices, and powerful storytelling, a space to discover new work, connect, and be moved.
Each poet will have a 10-minute set, with a short interval to pause and connect. Themes are completely optional, all themes welcome.
Want to perform? Please email: info@hopeonprescription.co.uk
***Please note: performance slots are limited, so act fast! Please note we take advance bookings.
This is a FREE event.
Writing and Performance Workshops at the orchard theatre
Written Within, Spoken Out is a two-hour writing for wellbeing and performance skills workshop for adults seeking creative expression and personal growth.
The first hour offers a calm, welcoming space to write, reflect, and connect. No pressure and no experience required. Writing in a supportive group can reduce isolation, strengthen confidence, and support emotional wellbeing.
The second hour gently introduces performance skills for those who wish to develop their voice, improve communication and or performance skills, whilst building confidence sharing their work. Participants are always free to simply observe.
A nurturing space to explore your words, your voice, and your confidence at your own pace.
Writing in a supportive group can:
• Reduce feelings of isolation • Increase confidence • Support emotional wellbeing • Spark creativity • Strengthen self-expression
• Create meaningful connection
You will learn:
• Voice control and projection • Managing nerves • Clear articulation • Authentic delivery • Stage confidence • Presence and storytelling skills
📍 Orchard West 20-54 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX
🕖 7 PM - 9 PM
📅 Save the Dates:
Thursday 25th June
Thursday 23rd July
Thursday 24th September
Paper, Pens & Rising Voices is a two-hour creative writing and performance workshop designed to help young people aged 12–17 find and develop their voice.
In the first hour, participants explore poetry and creative writing through guided prompts that build imagination, emotional awareness, and storytelling skills. In the second hour, they learn how to bring their words to life through performance techniques including voice projection, stage presence, articulation, and confident delivery.
This workshop supports confidence building, communication skills, self-expression, and resilience in a safe, encouraging and inspiring environment.
Hour One – Create Develop: • Creative expression • Storytelling techniques • Vocabulary expansion • Emotional literacy • Imagination & originality
Hour Two – Perform Learn: • Stage presence • Voice projection • Breath control • Performance confidence • Public speaking skills • Body language awareness
This workshop doesn’t just teach writing it builds courage, communication skills, resilience and self-belief.
📍 Orchard West 20-54 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX
🕖 10 AM - 12 PM
📅 Save the Dates:
Thursday 28th May
Thursday 30th July
Thursday 29th October
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