Our Story
Since 1996, Woking Writers Circle has been bringing together people who share a love of writing. What began as a small local gathering has grown into a welcoming and supportive community where writers of all backgrounds can develop their craft, exchange ideas and celebrate one another’s achievements.
Every month we meet to read poetry, prose, memoir, travel writing and more, offering thoughtful, constructive feedback in an atmosphere built on encouragement, respect and creativity. Many of our members have gone on to publish work, win competitions and explore new creative opportunities, but at our heart we remain a place where every voice is welcome and every writer can grow.

Reviews
Explore the world through our members’ eyes. From books and theatre to galleries, travel and beyond, our reviews and reflections celebrate the experiences that inspire us to read, write and create.
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Fiddler on the Roof, Barbican Theatre, 17th July
This review may turn out to be a total waste of time as the run of this brilliant production finished on Saturday, 19th July. BUT it was such a…
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Materuni Falls
Woking Writers Circle hopes you enjoy Tricia’s second instalment of her Tanzania Adventures, as much as we did: I’d said to my friend that I wasn’t keen to visit…
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The Vanity of Small Differences – At The Lightbox, Woking until 7th July 2024
Grayson Perry’s Tapestries Grayson Perry’s large and vibrant tapestries are currently on display in Surrey at The Lightbox, Woking, flooding the main gallery with colour. The six tapestries, each…
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Latest Meetings
Wondering what happens at a Woking Writers Circle meeting? Browse our meeting minutes to discover the books we’ve discussed, the poems and stories we’ve shared, member news, and the creative conversations that bring our Circle to life.
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MINUTES OF WOKING WRITERS’ CIRCLE MEETING AT RED LION, HORSELL ON 15TH OF JANUARY 2026
NEWS: READINGS: NATHAN read a poem titled “Where You Are.” Keith observed the use of contradictory lines, noting that while they might seem opposing on the surface, they worked…
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MINUTES OF WOKING WRITERS’ CIRCLE MEETING AT ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL, HORSELL ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2025
Present: Simona, Liz, Sarah, Keith, Dave, Cathy, Natasha, Heather, Apologies: Alan, Tricia, Nathan, Harry, Teddy NEWS: Readings: Keith had followed the Homework invitation to produce a piece in a…
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MINUTES OF WOKING WRITERS’ CIRCLE MEETING AT ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL, HORSELL ON 16th OCTOBER 2025
Present: Tricia, Heather, Keith, Dave, Nathan, Natasha, Adi, Liz, Sarah, Simona, Catherine, Harry, Teddy Apologies: Alan NEWS READINGS Natasha read an excerpt beginning “Sparrowhawk, I know’. The group praised the…
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MINUTES OF WOKING WRITERS’ CIRCLE MEETING AT ST MARY’S CHURCH HALL, HORSELL ON 18th SEPTEMBER 2025
Present: Simona, Liz, Sarah, Tricia, Keith, Dave, Nathan, Harry, Heather Apologies: Alan, Cathy, Natasha, Adi (Keith had sent apologies for the August meeting, but these were omitted in error)…
Join us
Whether you are an experienced writer or just getting started you’ll find a warm welcome here. We’d love for you to join us and be a part of our supportive writing community.
