SOLD OUT: Solihull Junior Group for 2022-23

We have no more places available for this group at the moment. 

The nearest alternative group is either Coventry.

Alternatively, you can let us know you’re interested in attending this group should any places become available in the future

 More about Solihull Junior Group 
This group is aimed at young people in school years 3 – 6 (aged 8 – 11). 
Led by writer Elizabeth Lee with an assistant writer, the group will meet in The Core Library, Touchwood, Solihull from 10.30am – 12.30pm on the following Saturdays:

17th September 2022
15th October 2022
5th November 2022
3rd December 2022
7th January 2023
4th February 2023
4th March 2023
[no April session]
20th May 2023 NB Moved from 6th May due to Coronation
17th June 2023
1st July 2023

The sessions cost £10 for a taster session, or £9 per session when booked for all remaining sessions. 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. Advance booking is essential.

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 here. Please contact us with any queries.

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 on20

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Groups are open to young writers aged 8-17 who are interested in any type of creative writing.

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