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Writing the River

26th September 2026
The Stour Valley Riverfest 2026

This writing workshop in association with Wise Words for Wellbeing will explore themes related to rivers and especially our local Great Stour.

Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 10.30-12:30

This writing workshop in association with Wise Words for Wellbeing will explore themes related to rivers and especially our local Great Stour.

Canterbury Library Community Room, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RA

We will read poems and prose about rivers and write in response. No prior experience is required. The emphasis is on spontaneity and writing in the moment. Please bring paper and something to write with. Other materials provided.

Led by local writer, poetry therapist and library volunteer, Victoria Field. Victoria is a Sessional Academic and an Associate in the Academy for Sustainable Futures at Canterbury Christ Church University.

www.thepoetrypractice.co.uk

She is also a North Downs Way Ambassador and a Geopark Ambassador for the UNESCO Cross-Channel Geopark https://geoparktransmanche.org/en/

Booking essential as places are limited. Entry is by donation (minimum £1) towards Canterbury and East Kent Wise Words for Wellbeing, a community organisation offering free weekly sessions at Canterbury Library at the Beaney. We suggest £5 or £10 according to your means.

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Writing the River Canterbury Library Community Room
CT1 2RA

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victoria@thepoetrypractice.co.uk 07887 560018
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