Writing & Celebrating Friendship in All its Forms

An online exploration and celebration of friendship, connection and shared experience.

This 90-minute session will include short writing prompts, quiet time to write, and opportunities for sharing and reflection. No writing experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to perform or get things “right.”

If you’re curious about friendship, interested in reflective writing, or are simply looking for a gentle, structured space to think alongside others, you are warmly welcome to join us. Attendees are invited to contribute some of their words to a forthcoming feature in Lapidus Magazine.

Event Description

Romantic love gets plenty of attention, but what about the importance of friends to our health and wellbeing?

We’re exploring and celebrating friendship in this workshop for fun, but the research is clear: having a supportive network and closeness with others increases our resilience. In a city like London, where millions live and can still feel surprisingly alone, we all need connection.

We will use visual and written prompts – some concrete, some abstract, playful and reflective – come see what inspires you on the day.

Alison Cable and Kate Poll are friends and co-editors at Lapidus Magazine.

About Alison

Alison, MA/MSc, is a creative facilitator based in north London with a background in literature, education, and writing for wellbeing. A former university lecturer in the US, she now lives in London, where she leads reading and writing workshops that invite reflection, creativity and connection. Alison serves on the Board of Lapidus International, volunteers with The Reader Organisation, and is a regular facilitator at the London Literary Salon.

About Kate

Kate Poll, MSc is a creative therapeutic writing facilitator based south of the river and loves spending time on it (less so in it but her kayaking skills are rubbish). She works 1:1 with individuals through both private practice and social prescribing, alongside facilitating groups acrosshealth, care, and community settings. Kate specialises in reflective writing for wellbeing and neuroinclusive creative practice, drawing on lived experience of neurodivergence, creative work, and caring roles.

Contact: katepoll@gmail.com or magazine@lapidus.org.uk with any questions or assessibility needs.

Ticket Price: £16.

Book early as spaces are limited