Where, When and What?

Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, with breaks at holiday times. Most meetings are devoted to members reading from their own work (typically up to 2000 words), which is commented on by the others present. Members are encouraged to make positive, constructive comments. Members with longer works can also produce copies for others to take away and return with comments. We also arrange workshops and occasional guest speakers. We organise trips to outside talks or workshops and reciprocal visits to other writers' groups.

Meetings Schedule 2025

The introduction of Zoom as an option for our meetings during the Covid pandemic has resulted in Zoom becoming a permanent feature - some prefer to attend face-to-face meetings in the hall, others prefer online meetings. We now alternate weekly between St. Joseph’s Church Hall and Zoom. You can attend either or both - it’s your choice. St Joseph's Church Hall is situated on the corner of Park Lane and Berkshire Drive, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5JJ.

Hall Meeting Guidelines

For the hall meetings please use the guidance agreed by the committee, as follows. • Please do not attend if you have cold/flu-type symptoms - just in case • Masks are optional. • Hall fee is £5.00 per meeting (card payment preferred). If you would like to read a piece at a hall meeting, please bring a few spare copies as this will help others to give feedback.

Meeting Schedule

2025

Sep 2 Hall 9 Zoom 16 Hall 23 Zoom 30 Hall Oct 7 Zoom 14 Hall 21 Zoom 28 Hall Nov 4 Zoom 11 Hall 18 Zoom 25 Hall Dec 2 Zoom 9 Hall 16 Zoom Christmas Break

Meeting Schedule

2026

Jan 13 Hall 20 Zoom 27 Hall Feb 3 Zoom 10 Hall 17 Zoom 24 Hall Mar 3 Zoom 10 Hall 17 Zoom 24 Hall Easter Break Apr 14 Zoom 21 Hall 28 Zoom May 5 Hall 12 Zoom 19 Hall 26 Zoom Jun 2 Hall 9 Zoom 16 Hall 23 Zoom 30 Hall Jul 7 Zoom 14 Hall 21 Zoom 28 Hall Summer Break