Bookings for September 2026 open soon.

Oswestry Junior Group for 2026-7

This group is aimed at young people in school years 4 – 8 (aged 8 – 13).

Led by writer Emma Jones with an assistant writer, the group will meet at Oswestry Library from 1:30pm – 3:30pm on the following Saturdays:

19th September 2026

17th October 2026

21st November 2026

19th December 2026

16th January 2027

20th February 2027

20th March 2027

17th April 2027

15th May 2027

19th June 2027

The sessions cost £10 each when booked for all remaining sessions. Alternatively, you can choose to book a one-off taster session so that your young writer can try before they commit to the programme. 

You can choose to pay in one lump sum or pay by monthly recurring card payments. 

Please note, we encourage young people to join one group for the year, as getting to know their fellow group members is an important part of developing as a writer.

We are pleased to be able to offer free places to those who receive free school meals or pupil premium funding at school. You can see our bursary policy herePlease contact us with any queries and to request a bursary place.

The young people will need to bring:

A notebook or some paper
A pen or pencil to write with
A snack and a drink, if they want one

Alternatively, you might be interested in joining one of our Online groups. Details here.

Get Writing

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Our Spark Young Writers groups for September 2026 – July 2027 will be available to book soon.

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