Creative Writing

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Tuesdays at 2 - 4pm

Writing is a great way for us to express our thoughts and feelings, and relieve tension or stress. No writing experience is needed to join this group activity.

What's happening in the sessions

Familiar yet strange! Poems and stories with Sammy Weaver

Exploring writing from life, our own lives and those of others to conjure fresh poems and stories. We will write recipe-poems for contentment, write letters to our older and younger selves, reimagine a family photo and create vivid characters that live and breathe off the page. Boost your creative writing skills in this friendly and welcoming group. Sessions will be led by award-winning poet and experienced tutor Sammy Weaver. 

How to get started

If you’re interested in joining then please complete the form below. This will be sent securely to the team at hoot who will be in touch to help you get started.

This group is free for people who are

  • Aged 18 or over
  • Living in Kirklees
  • Wanting to look after their well-being and mental health
    (you don’t need a diagnosis to sign up)

If you'd prefer to complete a paper form or you would like to complete the form over the phone with a staff member, please contact us and let us know.

Need help?

Not sure if this is the right thing for you? Our friendly team can tell you more about the activities and the sign up process. Give us a bell or send an email to talk to us.

Telephone:  01484 516 224   |   E-mail: info@hootcreativearts.co.uk

Dates and time

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All sessions take place at 2 - 4pm

Where we are

hoot is located in Bates Mill not far from Huddersfield town centre on the corner of Queen Street South and Milford Street. 

We have a 1-step accessible entrance on Milford Street with a ramp available. We also have a wheelchair friendly toilet and a hearing loop available to use.

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Bates Mill,
Milford Street
Huddersfield, HD1 3DX

Sign up - Out of the Blue

Use this form to sign up for sessions for adults aged 18 or over who want to look after their mental health and wellbeing.

Please note: Some groups may have a waiting list.

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The data submitted on this form will be stored securely in hoot creative arts' database in order to process your referral and contact you with regards to attending sessions. You can read our Privacy Policy here.

Two men talking and engaging in creative activity
Two men talking and engaging in creative activity