Walrus Writing

19/05/2026

Congratulations to all those included in the anthologyThe Power of Place, edited by Word Kitchen. This is a collection of poetry and prose written in response to the East Devon landscape.
More Word Kitchen events to follow! It is so good to see local writers being recognised and celebrated. Well done all !

19/05/2026

Congratulations to all those who took part in the Exeter Novel Prize award afternoon at Exeter Central Library. . Itwas such a pleasure to meet, on line and in person, the shorted listed nominees and thier cheer leaders ! Congratulations Uduak-Abasi Elong as a worthy winner with her Novel. Welcome Back Darling.
Thank you Pippa and David and all those who contributed to the event.

19/05/2026

Well, it’s finally happened, Retreats For You is finally up for sale with a business transfer agent – if you’re curious click this link and contact them direct. Or come back to me if you have any questions. But I have one for you. Firstly, are you interested in the last few spaces this summe...

12/05/2026

My nursing career has made me the person I am today. Being a nurse, keeps me learning, caring and meeting the most incredible people, from all over the world. The work Nurses do, along side a huge group of professionals can be challenging, but so worth it ! 👍😀

21/04/2026

Day one of my current workshops were much more successful, than my attempts at a selfie, without a stick! In the breeze ! 😃😃. Thank you to all those who attended and made the day a success! thank you Katy from Pavilions Teignmouth See you on the 25th April. 👍

11/04/2026

A year ago I finally got the chance to take some time to focus on turning a hobby and a love of books into something else. A retreat seemed a bit of an indulgence and i had no clue of what I might write ! It was a safe adventure into the beautiful countryside, in a gorgeous house. There would be a tutor ! How bad could it be ? The reality was ...... soo not bad at all ! I met a amazingly talented group of aspiring
Writers, in a relaxed comfortable setting, just half an hour away from Cornwall. I learnt so much that week. Thank you Debi and Rosemary for kick starting a whole year of building on that week.

07/04/2026

March seems to have vanished ! And here we are now looking forward to the start of my workshops! 👏👏👍😀

02/04/2026

Love this on many levels ! Books in a bus !

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

For all the Daphne fans out there .

28/03/2026

My first mic night with Word Kitchen on the 25th March, as a listener ! The warm welcome, made me think I may actually have a go at sharing my work this way . Who knows ! 👍😀