Residential Writing Course: Starting to Write Fiction and Poetry, Arvon Lumb Bank

Want to bring that idea bubbling away in the back of the mind to the page, whether poetry, a novel or short fiction? Perhaps you want to write about monsters or mothers, distant times and places; or maybe it’s the unsettling present that sparks your writing mojo.

Todmorden Community College
44 Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BX
7.30pm – 11pm
A joyful celebration for LGBTQ+ folk and allies alike, filled with laughter, song, and community spirit — right here in our wonderful town of Todmorden.

22.11.2025: Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh

Finding Meaning, Seeking Consolation

Panel discussion 4-5pm Upper Hall at the Pleasance
With Isabelle Baafi, Rosie Garland & Janette Ayachi

16.11.2025: Louder than Words Festival, Manchester

THIS IS HOW I FIGHT: A celebration of writing with ROSIE GARLAND and Ralph Dartford. From novels to poetry to lyrics and more.

Sunday, November 16 • 4 – 5:15pm GMT
INNSIDE Manchester
1 First Street
Manchester M15 4RP

Friday, October 31
Writers Workshop Weird Weekend Halloween Party

Featuring a weird ‘n’ wonderful spoken-word performance from Rosie Garland, quiz, and dancing. Costumes encouraged!

24.10.2025: Not Quite Light Creative Weekend, Manchester

CREATIVE WEEKEND October 24th -26th

Come down to NQL HQ this weekend for the first NQL Creative Weekend.
Great conversation, sharing of stories and ideas. Have fun, leave feeling inspired.

Fri 24th 6.30pm

23.10.2025: Witchcraft & Wordery, Northwich

The Salty Dog
23 High St,
Northwich CW9 5BZ

7:30-10pm
Spoken Word and Open Mic event – Featuring Rosie Garland, Scott Parry and Graham Bell!
Tickets £3 cash on the door, as is the open mic sign up.

21.10.2025: Other People’s Poetry, Manchester

SEESAW, 86 Princess Street, Manchester
6:30pm to 9pm

A Spoken word evening, a little differently, built on an appreciation for poetry that inspires poets.

18.10.2025:’This Is How I Fight’, Halifax Town Fest

TOWN FESTIVAL: ‘This Is How I Fight’ poetry evening

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:30 BST
The Book Corner Halifax
23 & 24 The Piece Hall
Halifax HX1 1RE

Join three local poets – Rosie Garland, Suzannah Evans, and Amanda Dalton – for a poetry evening to celebrate Rosie’s latest collection, This Is How I Fight.

Sounds About Write with special guest Rosie Garland

Thursday, October 16 • 6:45 – 8:45pm
Sheffield Plate
31-33 Orchard Square
Sheffield City Centre S1 2FB

Join The Writers Workshop for its monthly live literature event downstairs at Sheffield Plate. Each month we invite a published author to share their work and insight into their writing journey, and then we open the floor to emerging writers in our open-mic segment