The recent and forthcoming meeting themes are as follows
Jan 8 My book of 2025 July 2 Free manuscript
Jan 22 Devising 2026 calendar / Free manuscript July 16 "The lamp flickered and then went out."
Feb 5 Free manuscript August 6 Free manuscript
Feb 19 Write a review of a book, a film, a play, August 20 Writing on the spot
a record, or a TV programme.
Sept 3 Free manuscript
March 5 Annual meeting / Free manuscript
Sept 17 Write a story set in this country ten years from now.
March 19 "It was a dark and stormy night."
Oct 1 Free manuscript
April 2 Free manuscript
Oct 15 Poetry day. Members' own poetry, 30 lines max.
April 16 A turning point.
Nov 5 Free manuscript
May 7 Free manuscript
Nov 19 A crime story or thriller
May 21 Writing competition
Dec 3 Free manuscript
June 4 Free manuscript
Dec 17 Christmas quiz
June 18 Write an epilogue or the opening part of a
sequel for either a book, a film, or a TV Jan 7 2027 My book of 2026
programme, none of which already has
a sequel.
