Poetry Spa: an immersive day of reading & writing: Saturday 6 December 2025

Welcome to our Poetry Spa at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery - enjoy an inspiring day with writer Laurie Bolger alongside Poetry Spa host, Jane Commane.

Brought to you by Nine Arches Press and the WM Readers' Network

Receive a copy of Lady by Laurie Bolger in the post as part of your ticket price and prepare for friendly discussion, absorption in poetry and a creative writing workshop.

Start with a shared 'poetry reading spa' experience. Led by Jane Commane, we'll encounter uplifting, empowering and laugh out loud poems by a variety of poets, discusing and sharing how these poems move and inspire us.

Laurie Bolger will lead a writing workshop during the day's programme entitled 'Creative Writing & Mindfulness', suitable for all, from absolute beginners to regular writers, as a fun introduction into writing.

The day at a glance:

10.30 - 12.00 Jane Commane hosts a reading spa session

12.00 - 12:45 Lunch: not included, but lots of options around the venue, or bring your own.

12.45 - 2.45 Writing workshop 'Creative Writing & Mindfulness' with Laurie Bolger.

Join poet and founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club, Laurie Bolger, for a relaxed and uplifting workshop celebrating imagination, connection, and lots of generative writing prompts. This free-flowing session is all about letting your ideas lead the way. Through a series of playful, fast-paced exercises designed to spark inspiration and boost mindfulness, Laurie will guide you in discovering your unique voice on the page.

Whether you're a regular writer or simply curious, this is your chance to enjoy two hours of creative you time. Just bring a pen, some paper, and an open mind.

2.45 - 3.00 Break with cuppa and cake (included in ticket price)

3.00 - 4.00 Jane hosts an in-conversation with Laurie about her writing, with readings from Lady and a chance ask your own questions about the book.

Presented by Nine Arches Press and the West Midlands Readers’ Network.

Supported by Writing West Midlands