A Year of Women Weaving Words


Women Weaving Words will be a year old on 12 June! There have been such lovely opportunities to meet and share with so many women this past year, across a table writing.

It's hoped you will be able to join us for our celebration write on Sunday 10 June - details can be found on the events page.

The topics that have been used as inspiration have been varied and always produce a fresh perspective when shared in a group.



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