We aim to invite members to write with confidence in a variety of genres, including short fiction, poetry, drama or memoir; to offer feedback on writing; and to provide advice and suggestions for development. We are open to writers at all levels of experience. Members write a very varied and enjoyable selection of work each time: serious, humorous, dramatic, verse, prose, or drama. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and constructive: we try to be helpful to each other.

For each meeting, a suggested starter prompt of some kind is given in advance - for example, a topic, a title, or a format. It is also open to members to write in whatever way they wish, on any subject or in any style that catches their imagination. They produce a piece of prose or verse for discussion at the next meeting. This writing is then shared online in advance. At meetings, each member reads their piece - or an extract from it and this is discussed by the group.

In 2023-24, the group continued to write pieces in a variety of styles, drawing on personal memories as well as imaginative flights. We are all very different!

In September 2023 we were invited to take part in the Auchterarder Book Festival, reading some of our work in the 'Showcase' slot. This was enjoyable and well received. Those who performed appreciated the support of other members of the group. We hope to have more opportunities to read our work publicly in the next year.