Events

Types of event

I run workshops, groups, training and retreat events primarily in North Wales and Chester, with bespoke events by invitation further afield across the North West.

Please contact me if you are interested in my running an event for your organisation or group.

2026 Upcoming events

June

June 13th: Creative Praying training morning for Derby Diocesan Readers online
June 20th: Way With Words Journalling Group at Gladstone's Library 10am-1pm *
June 27th: Weaving with Words: A Poetry Day at Chester Cathedral 10am-4pm
A day of poetry writing, editing and reading inspired by the colourful Threads Exhibition
With Andrew Rudd and Julia McGuinness Cost £25
See more at https://chestercathedral.com/events/event/weaving-with-words-a-poetry-day

July

July 25th: Way With Words Journalling Group at Gladstone's Library 10am-1pm *

August

August 25th : Therapeutic Writing training for Swedish Writing Therapy students online

September

September 5th: Way With Words Journalling Group at Gladstone's Library 10am-1pm *
September 12th: Praying with my Pen faith journalling at St HIldeburgh's Hoylake 9am-2.30pm**
September 18th-20th: Write for Life Conference, Stockholm
Presenting at Sweden's 2nd Expressive Writing Conference
Find out more at writeforlifeic.com/

* Please contact me directly if you are interested in writing in a journalling group.

** Please contact me if you are interested in a faith journalling event for your church group.

Weaving with Words: A Poetry Day

On: Saturday June 27th 10am-4pm

At: Chester Cathedral

The day will comprise:

10am to 12 Noon: Poetry Writing Workshop: Led by Andrew Rudd and Julia McGuinness
1.30pm-2.30pm Poetry Editing Workshop: Led by Andrew Rudd

3-4pm: Poetry Reading, including work created during the day, alongside poems presented by Andrew Rudd and Julia McGuinness. This event will be open to a wider audience.

Write for Life: Healing Power of your Pen

From 18th- 20th September

At: Essinge Church, Stockholm

Over three days of talks, workshops, and shared reflection, participants will explore how writing can support healing, foster clarity, deepen self understanding, and encourage personal growth.

Rooted in the belief that writing can be both a creative and restorative practice, the conference offers a welcoming space for professionals, practitioners, and anyone curious about the transformative possibilities of the written word. Together, we will explore how writing may help us navigate life’s challenges, access inner resources, and cultivate resilience, meaning, and connection.

For full details see https://writeforlifeic.com/