West End Writes Creative Drop-in

Have a story to tell? Would you like to do something creative? Maybe you have a creative idea you’d like to make happen, or you’re already doing things and are looking for your next step?

If you are based in the West End of Newcastle, come along to the West End Writes creative drop-in at St James Church, Benwell. Join writers Jasmine Plumpton and Sharon Thomas for a cup of tea and try your hand at a creative writing or storytelling activity with the group. No experience or commitment necessary.

Current dates: 24 March, 14 April, 21 April, 28 April, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 June, 9 June, 24 June, 30 June. The group shared their work at West End Writes Spring celebration event in May 2025. Read more about the West End Writes Spring celebration. https://newwritingnorth.com/?post_type=event&p=26038 If you have any questions or would like to know more please email aed9cbdddacbc0cad9dcc7dacbddeec0cbd9d9dcc7dac7c0c9c0c1dcdac680cdc1c3.

The writers who regularly attend the drop-in have produced an anthology titled This is the Place, exploring themes of place, self and community. Read the This is the Place anthology (PDF) https://newwritingnorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/This-is-the-Place.pdf