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Have you ever started writing a brilliant story – but then got stuck on what happens next? This hour-long workshop for writers aged 7 to 11 will teach you how to structure stories from beginning to end. We’ll explore how the storycoaster takes your characters on a wild ride, giving you everything you need to write your own complete stories. This workshop is part of Colchester Library’s autumn creative writing programme for young writers. This series of workshops for writers aged 7 to 11 and 12 to 17 takes a fun, hands-on approach, led by creative writing tutor Daisy Jones. Each session stands
📅 14 Nov · from 10:30am
📍 Colchester Library, Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB
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Baby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 4 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 4 NovStorytime with the Gruffalo and FriendsFri 6 NovNew Parents' RhymetimeFri 6 NovReading to a Therapy DogFri 6 NovRelaxed Play TimeMon 9 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 9 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 9 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 11 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 11 NovCBeebies Read and RaveFri 13 NovNew Parents' RhymetimeFri 13 NovBookTrust The Gruffalo StorytimeFri 13 NovReading to a Therapy DogFri 13 NovRelaxed Play TimeMon 16 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 16 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 16 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 18 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeWed 18 NovNew Parents' RhymetimeFri 20 NovReading to a Therapy DogFri 20 NovJack and the BeanstalkSat 21 Nov – Sun 17 JanRelaxed Play TimeMon 23 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 23 NovBaby and Toddler RhymetimeMon 23 NovAlso here
Bubble N BounceSoft PlayCastle Park and GardensNature & gardensColchester Castle MuseumMuseumGaming Bus StreetSide Gaming Essex and SuffolkSoft PlayHollytrees MuseumMuseumHollywood Bowl ColchesterBowlingMercury TheatreTheatreODEON ColchesterTheatreThe Colchester Mystery Treasure TrailTrails & treasure huntsClasses here
Spooky Stories: Halloween Kids Creative Writing Workshop — ages 7–11 (Colchester, 31 Oct)Colchester LibraryMost of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.
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