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Networking with like-minded writers

Our networking meet-ups are free to attend and informal in local cafes or restaurants to meet and mingle with other writers. 

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Genre Breakfast

Arrive at 9am, buy a coffee or have breakfast to start the day off and get chatting with writers writing in your genre. Then head off to the talks, workshops and other writing activities. ​​​

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Mealtime Meetups are informal networking during lunch and dinner. Find out more here.

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  • Sat, 26 Apr
    St Peter's Church
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 9:50
    St Peter's Church, Hinton Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2EE, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Heather Davey.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Prom Cafe
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Prom Cafe, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Joanne Dewberry.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Maravi
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Maravi, 23, Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth BH1 2AF, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Sally Curtis.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Waterstones (upstairs)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Waterstones (upstairs), The Quadrant Arcade, 14-16 St Peter's Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2AH, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Alex Stone and Alison May.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Cosy Club
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Janet Hancock.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Blend on the Hill
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend on the Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Robert Sommerville.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Cafe Nero (Upstairs)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cafe Nero (Upstairs), 64-66 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LL, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Abby G Poetree.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    South Coast Coffee
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    South Coast Coffee, 24 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6EJ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Erni Salleh and Andreina Cordani.
  • Sat, 26 Apr
    Picnic Park Deli (Lower Gardens)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Picnic Park Deli (Lower Gardens), Westover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BY, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Tiffany Carrington.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    Cosy Club
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Cosy Club, 34 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1LG, UK
    Join us for an informal chat with other creative non-fiction writers at 9am at Cosy Club. Hosted by Rachel Henson.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    Prom Cafe
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Prom Cafe, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Lavina Clarke.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    Maravi
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Maravi, 23, Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth BH1 2AF, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Gerald Killingworth.
  • Sun, 27 Apr
    Blend on the Hill
    27 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 10:00
    Blend on the Hill, 18 Albert Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1BZ, UK
    Meet and chat with other writers writing in your genre over a cuppa to start your day. Hosted by Niloufar Lamakan.

Photos from previous Genre Breakfasts

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