In a new exciting weekly programme starting this Autumn, Lyme Regis Museum is working with poet, writer and creative facilitator, Sarah Acton, to offer creative writing afternoons that will bring to life the heritage of Lyme Regis town and coastal landscape and encourage writing inspired by objects in the museum collections.
The afternoons focus on socialising with tea and cake, exclusive up-close access to selected objects and discussion about these, plus fun and inspiring prompts to get started or continue writing at all levels and abilities.
The programme will see Sarah based in the Museum most Sunday afternoons from 15th September to 1st December 2.15-3.45pm. If anyone wants to join the group it’s easy, just pop into the museum, call or book online. A one-off payment of £5.95 includes the opportunity to book any/all of the ten sessions in advance, refreshments, museum entry for a year, and time in community together in the museum’s fully accessible education room.
Everyone is welcome to come and participate, and the museum is encouraging local visitors and residents to bring someone along who might enjoy meeting new friends, an afternoon of chat, and gentle writing activities for fun and wellbeing. The project is open to everyone but places are limited. All materials will be provided.
Sarah Acton is the Jurassic Coast (UNESCO) World Heritage Site poet-in-residence. Sarah is an experienced facilitator who creates participatory poetry and creative writing activities under the name Black Ven, to invite participants into an active and enquiring relationship between their creativity and the natural landscape.
For more details or to book, please visit the front desk of the Museum or call 01297 443370 or go online: www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
EVENT DATES
Sundays 2.15-3.45pm
September 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 13th, 20th, 27th
November 10th, 17thm 24th
December 1st
And finally, if you have any questions you’d like to ask before booking, please email Sarah direct: [email protected]
