Writing workshop to take place at historic Settle Meeting House
A writing workshop is set to take place at the historic Settle Meeting House.
Back in the 17th century, groups of dissenters grew dissatisfied with the established church (as explained by a spokesperson for the workshop).
One such group, the 'Seekers after Truth,' became known as Quakers.
Among them was William Dewsbury, encounters with whom led to the 'Settle Meeting,' and, later, the Quakers established the Settle Meeting House.
A workshop in that very house, opposite Victoria Hall in Settle, will take place on Wednesday, June 4.
The event's facilitator, Ann Algie, is an admirer of the Quakers.
Though she has roots in Settle, she has spent the past twelve years in France, delivering writing workshops for aspiring and experienced writers.
She said: "June 4 is International Day of Innocent Child Victims of Aggression, and I thought it would be a meaningful day to run a workshop.
"Given everything going on in the world, what better place than the peaceful environment of the Quaker Meeting House?
"I've been running these 'Wild Writing Workshops' in France for a while, and thought: why not try one in my own hometown?"
Workshop attendees should bring a pen and paper with them.
There will also be tea and cake "if you're well behaved."
For more information, visit www.annalgie.com, call 07898 880458, or email ann.algie@gmail.com.
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