Diverse Bristol Creative Writing Social with Jackie
Schedule
Tue May 19 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Bishopston Library | Bristol, EN
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Diverse Bristol Creative Writing SocialEvery 3rd Tuesday of the month
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Bishopston Library, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BN
Our creative writing groups are small gatherings for people who write regularly and are neurodivergent.
This social is hosted by Jackie.
*IMPORTANT: Please email [email protected] to book your place which is vital as the library will be closed to the public when we meet, so we need to be able to let you inside.*
We generally start with a short ‘warm up’ prompt, then work on a longer prompt, with a break in the middle of the session.
Members can use the facilitators’ suggestions or work on their own projects – it’s a creative space to use in the best way that suits you! You can share your work with the group towards the end if you'd like but no pressure!
Accessibility:
There is a wheelchair accessible entrance, bathroom and an accessible lift to first floor.
Age 16+
Background
Our creative writing groups are small gatherings for people who write regularly, they are run by Sally Hare, Jackie Edwards, and group members.
Sally’s original group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, and is currently full with a long waiting list. As a result, we have now established Jackie’s group
History
The original Diverse Creative Writing Group celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. In 2024, we were proud to produce its debut anthology of original work, Diverse Minds, which it launched at an event in collaboration with Diverse UK, The Friends of Bishopston Library, My Community, and Bishopston Library staff.
Many people attended including representatives of the Library service, Director of Diverse UK Andrew Powell, and special guest Alderman Clare Campion-Smith.
Members of the group shared their creative worlds. After the relaxed, neurodivergent-friendly reading, attendees enjoyed mince pies provided by the Friends of Bishopston Library, and took their newly bought copies of the anthology to be signed by the authors themselves. The anthology has now sold out, but for a PDF copy (suggested donation £3) please email [email protected]
The group also hosted an online event for the Bristol Festival of Literature in 2020, and exhibited a selection of original work in the CREATE Centre café.
If you have any other questions or access needs, or would like to be added to the waiting list, please email [email protected] or [email protected]
We'd like to help you be able to access this group in any way you may need - by giving you more information by email, by meeting outside beforehand or even a phone call.
It's also good if you can let us know before you attend as then we can greet you and introduce you to the group.
Many Thanks
The Diverse Team
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Where is it happening?
Bishopston Library, 100 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8BN, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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