Join us for a morning spent with the joy of words. In this session we’ll use words to reflect on thoughts, feelings or memories inspired by the ordinary and beautiful things of life, and so create a poem. ‘Reflective Chester’ draws on the common ground of our city surroundings and we’ll use this as a starting point and see where it takes us – in a calm and non-judgemental space where no experience of writing poetry is expected and any sharing of our pieces is optional.

Throughout November we’re hosting ‘Reflective Chester Month’. ‘Reflective Chester’ is about choosing a different way sometimes: a slower pace, fresh perspectives, new connections. It’s about ways to notice the positive in the ordinary things of our city and how we live here. Paying attention to the present moment and noticing the ‘small things’ of life is an ancient practice recognised across cultures for the benefits it brings. Using the common ground of our city to inspire us, Reflective Chester helps us to do this. You can find out more about this on our Reflective Chester page here.

10am - 12

the upstairs room at Chester Bluecoat Building (there is lift access available): find out more about the venue on their website here or contact us about accessibility

we hope to provide refreshments

free, but donations at the time of booking are warmly encouraged and welcomed

To book: go to our Ticketsource Bookings here

We expect there to be covid guidance still in place. Our current guidance for visitors is here: this applies to our rooms in Abbey Square and we will adapt it for our Reflective Chester events in the Chester Bluecoat Building.

We are very thankful for funding from the National Lottery Local Connections Fund to support Reflective Chester Month.