Words at the Black Swan

Words at the Black Swan is an informal writing group which meets most months on the second Monday of the month between 2.30 and 4.00pm usually  in the Long Gallery of the Black Swan Arts centre to write in response to the current exhibition. Members take it in turns to lead the group at each exhibition.

No previous experience of writing is needed and the only rule is that members do not apologise for their work before reading it out to the group. This is optional as nobody is forced to share their work but one of the joys of the group is the variety of topics and styles of writing as we all come from different disciplines and life experiences. There is much laughter and a sense of enjoyment of the exhibitions, which vary greatly from month to month. It is amazing how often interesting writing comes from what at first glance looks like an obscure exhibition! Attendance is free and members are emailed with details of the exhibition.

We are grateful to the Trustees of the Black Swan for allowing us to hold these meetings free of charge. Our poems add another dimension to the work of the gallery.

Many of our poems are shared on the Words at The Black Swan Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/wordsattheblackswan

If anybody is interested in coming along please either come at one of the times indicated or email Mike Grenville on mgrenville@gmail.com