A list of courses and workshops I am teaching this summer and autumn
HURRY! Time is running out to book. Annual Weekend Writing Retreat at Aylesford
Fri 20th – Sun 22nd July.
A relaxed weekend for those seeking creative inspiration, peace and good companionship. It will be the seventeenth year of this very special event. The theme this year will be ‘What’s inside’ and will be a wide-ranging exploration of the subject and of your own interests. The weekend will suit writers of all backgrounds and writing experience.
The price covers accommodation for two nights, board, refreshments and tuition. It represents a real bargain.
Please return by email to HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]
or by post to
5 Bullingstone Cottages, Bullingstone Lane, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LB
Please book me on the Writing Weekend 20-22 July 2018.
I require (please tick):
Single £188
Sharing £170 (please say with whom you will be sharing)
Senior single over 60 £176
Downstairs accessible room
I have the following special dietary requirements:
Payment (please tick):
I enclose a deposit of £20 by cheque /bank transfer (please indicate which)
I have transferred the full amount electronically
I enclose the full amount by cheque
Bank transfer: 07-04-36 11564878 (please email to let me know when you have done this and give the reference you used)
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Mr C Bell’
New! Following our first highly successful workshop. Poetry and Wellbeing – the creativity of self-fulfilment (and a cream tea in the country)
Our second day workshop at Burrswood Health & Wellbeing, Groombridge, which will give everyone a chance to write and reflect. It will suit those who already enjoy writing as well as those who wish to put a toe in creative waters. Our theme will be how to use writing as a way of self-fulfillment. Depending on the weather we will go out into the beautiful grounds to seek inspiration and experience the healing powers of nature and imaginative writing.
The day is about how writing can be used to free up the mind and spirit in order to be creative. It will consist of writing exercises and discussions. At the end of the workshop you will have discussed the topic, worked with others, written some poetry or prose and shared it all with the rest of the group. The workshop is not designed as a clinical therapy session although it will undoubtedly be therapeutic. Health professionals may find the day of interest as long as they realise that the day is practical, not theoretical. The workshop is about relaxing, being creative and having fun.
Tue 31st July 2018 09:30 – 16:00 £50 to include tea/coffee, pastries, lunch and a cream tea
To book go to HYPERLINK “http://www.burrswood.org.uk” www.burrswood.org.uk, or telephone them at 01892 865988
AT ADULT EDUCATION
Enrol at any Adult education centre or on the website below
Creative Writing – Could I be a Writer?
TON/65041/G/NC 1 Sat 15/09/18 10:00 – 14:00 £40
Creative Writing – Have a Go
An introductory afternoon course designed around the schedules of families with children and people who don’t like going to a class in the evening.
TON/65033/G/LC 11 wks from 26/09/18 12:30-14:30 £169*
Creative Writing – Refresher
For those who have done some beginners’ courses and wish to proceed further.
TON/67249/G/LC 11 wks from Wed 26/09/18 19:00 – 21:00 £169*
National Poetry Day – Create your own poems
TON/65039/G/NC 1 day Thu 04/10/18 10:00 – 15:00 £40
Creative Writing – Museum Adventures
A day of writing stimulation in the fascinating collections at Tunbridge Wells Museum.
TWL/67359/G/NC 1 Sat 06/10/18 10:00 – 15:00 £50
Creative Writing – Poetry Workshop
Fun and stimulation for all. Inspiration and advice.
TON/65043/G/NC 2 Sats 24/11/18 & 01/12/18 10:00 – 15:00 £65
*= can be paid in instalments
enrol for all Adult Education courses at HYPERLINK “http://www.kentadulteducation.co..uk” www.kentadulteducation.co..uk
Coming soon – Watch this Space
Poetry – The End of the Line – an exploration of lines and line endings
Perform Your Poetry Better – Let’s stop the mumbling and shuffling
Art, writing and walking – a 3 mile walk with plenty of time to gain inspiration for writing or making art
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Please return by email to HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]
or by post to
5 Bullingstone Cottages, Bullingstone Lane, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LB
Please book me on the Writing Weekend 20-22 July 2018.
I require (please tick):
Single £188
Sharing £170 (please say with whom you will be sharing)
Senior single over 60 £176
Downstairs accessible room
I have the following special dietary requirements:
Payment (please tick):
I enclose a deposit of £20 by cheque /bank transfer (please indicate which)
I have transferred the full amount electronically
I enclose the full amount by cheque
Bank transfer: 07-04-36 11564878 (please email to let me know when you have done this and give the reference you used)
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Mr C Bell’
Greentree Weekend Writing Retreat
at The Friars, Aylesford
Fri 20th – Sun 22nd July 2018
I am happy to announce the details of the 2018 Writing Retreat (our 16th!).
As usual the aim of the weekend is to create a breathing space where writing and thinking can happen. As a bonus, Aylesford also provides peace, tranquillity and spiritual healing for those who seek it.
The theme this year is ‘What’s Inside’ and there will be an open-minded exploration of the subject which will look at it through many different lenses. There will be various activities to help stimulate writing and we will share our work in the group on a regular basis. The style is relaxed and the atmosphere friendly. Writing in any genre is welcomed. The emphasis is on a range of writing and styles – the weekend is not suitable for those who are working on a major writing project and are seeking in-depth criticism or coaching.
The weekend officially starts at 6pm on Friday 20th and ends at 4.15pm on Sunday 22nd July. The cost includes full board, accommodation and tuition from Charlie Bell, and is as follows:
Single £188; Senior £176; Sharing £170.
Most areas of the Friars are accessible for wheelchair users.
Spaces on the retreat are strictly limited. A deposit of £20 is payable on booking. Deadline for full payment is one month before the event. Cancellations may be made up to one month before the weekend otherwise the full cost will be payable.
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Please return by email to HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]
or by post to
5 Bullingstone Cottages, Bullingstone Lane, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LB
Please book me on the Writing Weekend 20-22 July 2018.
I require (please tick):
Single £188
Sharing £170 (please say with whom you will be sharing)
Senior single over 60 £176
Downstairs accessible room
I have the following special dietary requirements:
Payment (please tick):
I enclose a deposit of £20 by cheque /bank transfer (please indicate which)
I have transferred the full amount electronically
I enclose the full amount by cheque
Bank transfer: 07-04-36 11564878 (please email to let me know when you have done this and give the reference you used)
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Mr C Bell’
Name: Email address:
Contact phone number: Next of kin name and contact number:
Charlie Bell at the Writing-Hut HYPERLINK “http://www.writing-hut.com” www.writing-hut.com [email protected]