Our workshops bring communities together through writing for wellbeing and creative expression, helping participants build confidence, nurture self-expression, and feel a sense of belonging.
Linked to social prescribing, the sessions gently introduce poetry as an accessible art form for everyone. Participants explore creativity through reading, writing, and optional performance, with opportunities to share their work at local events and the Where the Light Begins Festival alongside professional poets.
Our programmes foster confidence, hope, and connection within the community.

- Swanscombe -
📍 Location: Swanscombe and Greenhithe Community Hub
First floor, Old Fire Station, Church Road, DA10 0HF.
🕖 Time: 1 PM - 2.30 PM
We will be holding workshops on a monthly basis:
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Wednesday 16th September 2026
Wednesday 21st October 2026
Wednesday 18th November 2026
18 Yrs + | Workshops are FREE.
Donations welcomed to help keep this important work going.
18 Yrs + | Workshops are FREE to attend, donations welcomed to help cover costs.

- Greenhithe -
📍 Location: The Pavilion,
Hayes Road, Stone, Greenhithe, DA9 9DS
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
We will be holding workshops on a fortnightly basis:
Wednesday 8th July 2026
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Wednesday 5th August 2026
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Wednesday 16th September 2026
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Wednesday 28th October 2026
Wednesday 11th November 2026
18 Yrs + | Workshops are FREE to attend, donations welcomed to help cover costs.

- Dartford Library-
📍 Location: Dartford Library, Market St, Dartford DA1 1EU
🕖 Time: 10.30 AM - 12 PM
We will be holding workshops on a monthly basis:
Saturday 11th July 2026
Saturday 8th August 2026
Saturday 12th September 2026
Saturday 10th October 2026
Saturday 14th November 2026
Saturday 12th December 2026
18 Yrs + | Workshops are FREE to attend, donations welcomed to help cover costs.
“I feel connected to other people which is hard for me, but felt gentle and nice. I love poetry, it makes me feel hopeful and notice the positives more.”
Sandy
“Good way at looking at things in a new light.”
Maddy
“This group has given me so much purpose, hope and direction. It's very important to me that the group can continue… they have given me my spark and happiness back.”
Elle
“I loved it, being a part of such an exciting festival where people in the community come together.”
Karen