Events

Hampshire Writers Society evening talks are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month. Talks are free for HWS members. Non-members pay £8 (students £2). No advance booking — just come along from 7pm. Talks start at 7:30pm.

Please note booking is required to attend workshops, as places are limited. See the event details for booking information.

Upcoming events are listed on this page. For information on previous events, see Past Events.

Writers' Garden Retreat Day

Writers' Garden Retreat Day

June 19, 2026    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Do you need a quiet space to prioritise your creative work, have time to stop, think and write? Join us for this relaxed writing time in the peaceful gardens belonging to two of our members in Chandlers Ford.
Summer Social June 24th

Summer Social June 24th

June 24, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our Summer Social at King Alfred’s pub in Winchester.
Writers Read Book Group: The Mountains Sing

Writers Read Book Group: The Mountains Sing

June 25, 2026    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meeting of the Writers Read book group
Coffee and writing chat

Coffee and writing chat

July 10, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]
Coffee and writing chat

Coffee and writing chat

August 7, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]
Coffee and writing chat

Coffee and writing chat

September 4, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us once a month in the cafe at the Winchester Arc (also known as the library) for writerly chat and mutual encouragement — members […]

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