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Literary groups

Literary group Many groups throughout NE Wales meet regularly to discuss works of literature and to work on their own writing. Some are so popular there is a waiting list.

Name: Alyn Writers
Group meets fortnightly to read and comment on each others' work.
Meets: Fortnightly.
Address: Meeting place varies.
Call: William Hayes on 01244 548858

Name: Children's Book Discussion Group
For adults interested in children's literature, this group meets to discuss recently published children's books.
Meets: Twice a term. Please phone for details.
Address: Wrexham Library, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AU.
Call: Shan Kensall on 01978 292643

Name: Chirk Writers' Circle
Informal group which meets monthly. A theme is set for each month and members write on that theme and then discuss what they've written.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month, 10am.
Address: Kidz 4 Kidz, High Street, Chirk.
Call: Mel Robinson on 01691 777390

Name: Colwyn Bay Writers
This group meets twice monthly to read and discuss each others' work.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the month, 7.30pm.
Address: Woodside, 97 Pen-y-bryn Road, Upper Colwyn Bay, LL29 6AL.
Call: Eva Betts on 01492 532449

Name: Cylch Darllen Llyfrgell Rhuthun
Welsh-medium reading group.
Meets: Monthly. Phone for details.
Address: Ruthin Library, Record Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1DS.
Call: 01824 705274

Name: Cylch Darllen Yr Wyddgrug
A Welsh language reading group. Meets monthly to discuss Welsh books.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7pm.
Address: Mold Library, Museum and Gallery, Earl Road, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1AP.
Call: Nia Wyn Jones on 01352 754791

Name: Denbigh Library Reading Group
Readers meet to talk about chosen books and genres.
Meets: Monthly. Phone for details.
Address: Denbigh Library, Hall Square, Denbigh, LL16 3NU.
Call: 01745 816313

Name: Flint Creative Writers
The group discusses members' work and sometimes has speakers. The group welcomes visitors.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings in Flint.
Call: Norma on 01244 816392

Name: Hawarden Reading Circle
Group discusses a set book on a monthly basis.
Meets: One Monday a month at 7pm. Please phone for details.
Address: Hawarden Library, Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Hawarden, Deeside, CH5 3NN.
Call: Simon Gotts on 01352 704414

Name: I*D Books Writers' Group
Meets to read and discuss members' writing. The group also enjoys visits from professional writers for readings or workshops.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Address: Shotton Community Centre, Plymouth Street, Shotton.
Call: Connah's Quay Library 01244 830485 or M. Coppack 01244 811048

Name: Llangollen Library Reading Group
Readers meet to talk about chosen books and genres.
Meets: Monthly on Friday evenings.
Address: Llangollen Library, Y Capel, Castle Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8NU.
Call: 01978 869600

Name: Mold Reading Circle
Group discusses a set book.
Meets: Last Monday of every month, 7.15pm.
Address: Mold Library, Museum and Gallery, Earl Road, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1AP.
Call: Gareth Edwards on 01352 704407

Name: Mold Writers' Group
Holds workshops and sets topics for its members to write on.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 9.30-11.30am.
Address: Acacia Close, Bryn Hilyn Lane, Mold, Flintshire.
Call: Connie Humphreys on 01352 700410

Name: Prestatyn Library Reading Group
Readers meet to talk about chosen books and genres.
Meets: First Thursday of each month, 2pm. Phone for details.
Address: Prestatyn Library, Nant Hall Road, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 9LH.
Call: John Beagan on 01745 854841

Name: Rhyl and Prestatyn Writers' Group
Members meet fortnightly to read and discuss each others' work.
Meets: Every other Monday 7.30pm.
Address: Grange Hotel, 41 East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AW.
Call: Heather Gorst on 01745 336197

Name: Ruthin Library Reading Group
Readers meet to talk about chosen books and genres.
Meets: Monthly. Phone for details.
Address: Ruthin Library, Record Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1DS.
Call: 01824 705274

Name: Ruthin Wheel Writers
A group for creative writers. £5 per session.
Meets: Thursdays, 10am-12pm.
Address: Ruthin Library, Record Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1DS.
Call: 01824 705274

Name: Wayward Writers
This group was formed as a result of a DROME creative writing course and meets twice a month. The members write on a different topic at each meeting and have published a collection of poetry. The group currently has 12 members, with a capacity for 16 people.
Meets: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 10am-1pm.
Address: Mynydd Isa Community Centre, Mercia Drive, Mynydd Isa, near Mold, Flintshire.
Call: Ruth Eves on 01352 752590



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