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Creative Writing Workshop with Susan Brownrigg - part of the 'Wellies &amp; Words' programme

Haigh Woodland Park

Join historical writer, former journalist and published author, Susan Brownrigg, who will lead this creative writing workshop. Susan often uses archive materials to ensure her mystery novels for children and adults are fun and accurate. In this workshop, we will explore old newspapers as stimulus to prompt your story ideas.Susan enjoys delivering author talks, workshops and events to all ages. She is a former journalist and sub-editor, heritage and wildlife educator, and museum learning manager. She now works as a part time library assistant and is currently studying an MA in creative writing. She is the author of five historical mysteries for children aged 8+ published by Fox and Ink Books. Her latest, Wrong Tracks, inspired by the Rainhill Trials, received a five-star review in the Daily Telegraph. She is currently working on her first historical mystery for adults.‘A gripping read for youngsters about a pivotal moment in the early days of steam’ - Editor’s Choice, June 2025, Heritage Railway Magazine.

The event will run as follows:1.00-2.30pm: Creative Writing workshop (please bring your own writing materials or a device to create your own work on).2.30-3.00pm: Break (Various refreshments available to purchase in the Stables Courtyard)3.00-4.00pm: Open Mic (Stay and read extracts of your work or just watch others perform their work)Made possible with support from Healthy Arts and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.This workshop takes place on the first floor of the Stables Courtyard, in the classroom. There is a lift to the first floor, accessible toilets on the ground floor and accessible parking.The workshop is aimed at adults whether you are a beginner or a more experienced writer. On this occasion, children aged 7+ are invited to take part, but must be accompanied by an adult.

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