Chichester District Food Bank is launching a new creative writing for wellbeing session this month, in partnership with the University of Chichester.
The taster session is being held as part of the National Year of Reading and is designed especially for people who have used the food bank’s services.
Organisers say the aim is to provide a welcoming and relaxed space where people can explore creative writing at their own pace. No previous writing experience is needed.
The session will be led by Dr Suzanne Joinson, Creative Writing and Co-Academic Lead in English and Creative Writing at the University of Chichester, supported by a university team.
Participants will be guided through a range of creative writing activities, including short reflections, fast fiction and autobiographical writing. The focus will be on building confidence, communication skills and wellbeing.
Keely Storey, Participation Manager at Chichester District Food Bank, said: “We’re really grateful to the University of Chichester’s creative writing team, and to Dr Suzanne Joinson, for giving their time to support our food bank customers. We hope these sessions will help people build confidence, develop creative writing and communication skills, and feel more comfortable sharing their own experiences. If the pilot is successful, we’d love to grow this into a supportive group shaped by people with lived experience of using our services, helping to ensure those voices remain at the heart of future campaigning and community work.”
The first session takes place on Thursday, 14 May, from 1pm to 3pm, at Chichester District Food Bank.
Refreshments will be provided.
To book a place or find out more, contact Keely Storey by emailing keely@chichesterdistrict.foodbank.org.uk
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