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SUMMARY:Writers of Essex: Writing for Creativity\, Wellbeing and Healing with Michelle Heighway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers of Essex on Saturday 5 September from 12pm for our next online meeting\, ‘Poetry as Personal Practice: Writing for Creativity\, Wellbeing and Healing with Michelle Heighway’. \n \nPoetry has the power to help us slow down\, reconnect with ourselves and discover our authentic voice. In this interactive session\, poet and filmmaker Michelle Heighway shares her personal creative practice and how poetry became a powerful tool for navigating grief\, finding meaning and improving wellbeing. \nThrough breathing exercises\, mindfulness\, journaling\, nature\, photography and simple writing prompts\, Michelle explores how creativity can help us enter a positive flow state\, overcome creative blocks and transform everyday moments into poetry. Alongside readings from her collection Step Into My Flow\, she shares practical techniques to inspire your own writing\, ending with a gentle poetry exercise and the opportunity to reflect and share. \nWhether you’re an experienced writer or just beginning\, this session will leave you feeling inspired\, connected and ready to write. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/writers-of-essex-writing-for-creativity-wellbeing-and-healing-with-michelle-heighway-050926/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/writers-of-essex-writing-for-creativity-wellbeing-and-healing-with-michelle-heighway-050926/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T102624Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 4 September from 11am for a catch-up and discussion. \nFollowing our August picnic\, it’s back to our usual venues and a slightly more formal meeting. On the agenda this time: \n\nProgramme for the rest of 2026 and early 2027\nNews e.g. Muse (Bonnie Hawkins’ latest venture)\, AI\, bookfairs\, anything you would like to bring to the discussion\nSoA issues\n\nWe will first be meeting from 11am for a coffee and catch up at Creates Bistro\, 7 Church Street\, Monmouth NP25 3BX before having the 12pm meeting at Monmouth Library and Community Hub\, Whitecross Street\, NP25 3BY.  \nBring your own lunch. There are tea and coffee making facilities at the Library. \nPlease register and come along. We’d really like to see you. \nIf you haven’t been before\, both venues are close together in the centre of Monmouth not far from the Glendower St carpark. Come and join us for a chat. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/monmouth-group-catch-up-040926/
LOCATION:Monmouth Library\, Monmouth Library\, Whitecross Street\, Monmouth\, NP25 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T114119Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T114119Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Scams
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 4 September from 10am for our next in person catch-up. \nIn the first part of this meeting\, we will be focusing on scams; we will discuss how to spot them\, how to avoid them\, and each share our personal experiences of writerly scams. Do come along with tales to share. \nThe second half of this meeting will be a chance for us to share our most recent projects and end of year aims. Please bring anything you are currently working on. \nWe’ll meet at The Social Refuge\, 27 Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ who kindly lets us meet in a private room in the book/coffee shop for free. All they ask is that we purchase a tea/coffee/piece of cake to support their business. \nWe’ll meet from 10am – 12pm\, with the option to stay for a drink after. \nAll members welcome. We hope to see you there! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/manchester-group-scams-040926/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T133349Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Writers' Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for its next meet-up on Thursday 3 September from 7pm at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we will be hosting a Writers’ Surgery. Share your writing problems or queries and we’ll endeavour to help one another find solutions. \nBring your own drinks and snacks — wine glasses\, cups\, mugs\, and hot water will be available (bring your tea/coffee bags\, alcoholic drinks also allowed). The toilet is wheelchair accessible\, and there is free wi-fi. \nIf you know of local writers who may be interested in the group\, do invite them along. They can attend up to two meetings before being asked to join the SoA to continue attending. \nKensal Rise Library is within walking distance of Kensal Rise Station (Mildmay Line) and Kensal Green Station (Bakerloo + Lioness Line) and bus routes 6\, 18\, 28\, 52\, and 187. There is free residential street parking in the area but spaces are limited. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-west-london-group-writers-surgery-030926/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T110050Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group online: The books that inspire us
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group on Thursday 3 September from 7pm for our next online meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will be discussing the books that inspire us. In advance of the discussion\, members are asked to think of one book that’s helped them most with their writing\, or taught them what writing can be\, or made them re-think reading. We will then share our choices on the evening. \nWe’ll meet on Zoom. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/swansea-group-online-the-books-that-inspire-us-030926/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/swansea-group-online-the-books-that-inspire-us-030926/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142905Z
CREATED:20260820T113246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T142905Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled - Ireland Group online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:***Please note this meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday 2 September at 7pm.*** \nJoin the Ireland Group for our next online meet-up on Wednesday 2 September at 7pm. We’ll meet on Zoom. \nFollowing the success of our last meeting\, in this next session we will continue to make connections and exchange ideas. \nAs discussed previously\, a Google document has been made for members of the group to share their suggestions as to what we might discuss in meetings\, both next week and going forward. You can access this here. \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/ireland-group-online-meet-up-260826/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/ireland-group-online-meet-up-260826/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T092019Z
CREATED:20260825T094451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T092019Z
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SUMMARY:POSPONED Dunfermline and West Fife first meeting
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! \nJoin our Dunfermline and West Fife Group for our first meet-up with new organiser Jak Reid-Matharu on Wednesday 2 September at 1pm. We’ll meet at Louie Browns\, 18 Regents Way\, Dalgety Bay\, Dunfermline\, KY11 9UY.  \nThis first session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. We’d also like to know what members would like from the group and format of the sessions\, so please come with your ideas to share.  \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area\, although capacity is low\, so do book quickly! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/dunfermline-and-west-fife-first-meeting-020926/
LOCATION:Louie Browns Dunfermline\, 18 Regents Way\, Dalgety Bay\, Dunfermline\, KY11 9UY
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T085315Z
CREATED:20260821T085315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T085315Z
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SUMMARY:North Wales Group: Summer debrief
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Wales Group online on Tuesday 1 September from 5pm for our next online meeting. \nOur next Zoom meeting will be an opportunity to meet other members of the group and chat about how our summer has been.  Do join us.    \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-wales-group-summer-debrief-010926/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-wales-group-summer-debrief-010926/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260723T090909Z
CREATED:20260723T090141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T090909Z
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SUMMARY:East Riding of Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Riding of Yorkshire Group on Saturday 29th August from 2pm for their next in-person meeting. Come along for a drink and a chat about all things writerly. \nThis session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. We’d also like to know what members would like from the group and format of the sessions\, so please come with your ideas to share. \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area! \nWe will meet at The Sunn Inn\, Beverley 1 Flemingate\, Beverley HU17 0NP. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n 
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-riding-of-yorkshire-group-meet-up-290826/
LOCATION:The Sunn Inn\, Beverley 1 Flemingate\, Beverley\, HU17 0NP
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135407Z
CREATED:20260119T131207Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for an in person meet-up on Wednesday 26 August from 11am. We will meet at Boston Tea Party\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury SP1 2NJ. \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly.  \nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP so we know how many people to expect. This venue does have stairs and might be tricky for those with accessibility issues; if this will affect you please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/salisbury-and-wiltshire-group-meet-up-260826/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party (Salisbury)\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260825T114828Z
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SUMMARY:Educational Writers Group online social meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Educational Writers Group for an informal online social on Tuesday 25 August from 5pm. Come along to meet some fellow educational writers and have a chat in a relaxed environment. \nAll EWG members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/educational-writers-group-online-social-meet-up-250826/
CATEGORIES:Educational Writers Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/educational-writers-group-online-social-meet-up-250826/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T082118Z
CREATED:20260714T095516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T082118Z
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SUMMARY:SoA in Scotland: Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Society of Authors in Scotland on Sunday 23 August from 1.30pm for our annual summer picnic! We will meet by the RLS (Robert Louis Stevenson) Memorial next to the Ross Fountain\, West Princes Street Gardens\, Edinburgh EH2 3AA. Come along to this informal event to relax\, meet and chat with other members who may be in town for the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Bring your own food and drink. \nMembers can drop by at any time over the two hour period. No need to book in advance\, but registering helps us with expected numbers. \nAs this event is held outdoors\, inclement weather may lead to its cancellation at short notice. \nThis event is hosted by the Society of Authors in Scotland committee\, supported by the Edinburgh local group. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-in-scotland-summer-picnic-230826/
LOCATION:Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial\, West Princes Street Gardens\, Edinburgh\, EH2 3AA
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T084028Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Group: Feeling rejected? Rejections and how to deal with them!
DESCRIPTION:Join our ever-growing\, dynamic Gloucestershire Group on Thursday 20 August from 2pm. \nFeeling rejected? Rejections and how to deal with them! \nAfter 30 rejections\, Stephen King threw his novel Carrie into the “trash” assuming it was useless. John Grisham’s A Time to Kill was also rejected 20 times. T.S. Eliot rejected Orwell’s Animal Farm because he did not agree with its political stance. Lord of the Flies was considered “rubbish and dull”. John le Carre’s first book\, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold\, was rejected on the basis that “it didn’t have any future”… ahem! \nThese novels are classics and bestsellers in their genre\, so how do we deal with our own rejections? Each one of us could have written the next classic\, but how many classics have gone unpublished? Join us to discuss how we deal with rejection\, from soldiering on\, asking for clarification and dealing with how it feels. \nThese and other questions are up for discussion. Bring your favourite rejections and be ready to resend! \nThe venue has great accessibility: it’s the ground-floor meeting room within the Monastery Café building at Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX. There is a large\, free car park\, above the café building. Walk down steps or a gentle slope to access the café entrance. The meeting room is immediately to your left on entering\, with toilets opposite. The café to the right serves a great selection of non-alcoholic refreshments\, delicious cake etc. \nIf you have accessibility issues\, keep driving: there are two disabled spaces just to the left of the doorway. While the café is generously offering us the meeting room free of charge\, please bring a plastic card or cash to pay for your own refreshments. \nLocal group meet-ups are free to attend. To join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people to expect. We are currently experiencing some issues with our RSVP forms. If the RSVP form does not work\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org to register for the meeting.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/gloucestershire-group-feeling-rejected-rejections-and-how-to-deal-with-them-200826/
LOCATION:Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gloucestershire,SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T112234Z
CREATED:20260729T111150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T112234Z
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group online: How do you spend your summer?
DESCRIPTION:Join Highland and Moray Group online Wednesday 19 August from 7pm for our informal monthly meetup. \nWriting retreats\, book festivals\, fairs and bookshops. Is that how you spent your summer? Why not come along and share your experience. Are these book events worth it\, what did you learn\, would you repeat the process? \nLooking forward to seeing you all again. New and familiar faces all welcome. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-online-how-do-you-spend-your-summer-190826/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-online-how-do-you-spend-your-summer-190826/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135058Z
CREATED:20260223T112529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T135058Z
UID:10002012-1786798800-1786806000@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person on Saturday 15 August from 1pm for an informal chat at our next social. This is a chance to meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects\, and discuss what you’re currently working on. \nWe will meet in the Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham NG1 3AL. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-midlands-group-nottingham-hybrid-meet-up-150826/
LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T135200Z
CREATED:20260727T090405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T135200Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group on Friday 14 August from 2pm for our next in person catch-up. \nIn this meeting\, we will have an informal chat about our news and what we’d like to achieve before the end of the year. \nWe’ll meet at Urban HQ Kitchen\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea SA1 5AJ. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/swansea-group-meet-up-140826/
LOCATION:HQ Urban Kitchen\, The Old Police Station\, The Old Police Station\, Llys Glas\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea\, SA1 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.6238067;-3.9435446
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HQ Urban Kitchen The Old Police Station The Old Police Station Llys Glas 37 Orchard St Swansea SA1 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Old Police Station\, The Old Police Station\, Llys Glas\, 37 Orchard St:geo:-3.9435446,51.6238067
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T133457Z
CREATED:20260717T093015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T133457Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group social meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 14 August from 2pm for their next social meet-up at The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR. \nMeet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects and what you’re currently working on. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-social-meetup-140826/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.4785257;-1.9077552
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Centenary Square:geo:-1.9077552,52.4785257
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T133839Z
CREATED:20260119T112808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T133839Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 11 August from 7.30pm for our next online social meet-up. \nIn each meeting\, we focus on a particular theme\, inviting an open discussion on literary-focused topics. So come along for a catch up and some writerly chat! \nAs always\, all members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-110826/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-110826/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094923Z
CREATED:20260727T093142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094923Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Jo Chinn and Penny Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Saturday 8 August from 10am for their next in person meet-up\,. \nIn this meeting we are blessed to be joined by two established authors Jo Chinn and Penny Rogers\, who will take to the floor and share with the group their writing journey and experiences. \nWe’ll meet at The Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Drive\, Christchurch BH23 2RR. There is car parking in front of the shops\, or along surrounding residential roads. \nEntry is free\, please bring your own drinks. All members and non members welcome from the surrounding area! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/dorset-group-talk-with-jo-chinn-and-penny-rogers-080826/
LOCATION:Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine's Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Dr\, Christchurch\, BH23 2RR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:50.7565925;-1.8020991
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hall on the Hill St Catherine's Hill Community Hall 17 Marlow Dr Christchurch BH23 2RR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Catherine's Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Dr\, Christchurch:geo:-1.8020991,50.7565925
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T140209Z
CREATED:20260716T092337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T140209Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group: Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 7 August from 12pm for their annual summer picnic! \nThis year we are meeting at the Linda Vista Gardens Tudor Street\, Abergavenny NP7 5DL. This is a “bring your own” picnic\, so please do bring your own food and drink.\n\nThere is free parking at the gardens (though it can be very busy). We will gather at the cafe in the gardens. We have a couple of tables reserved (if we buy drinks from the cafe) but it may be a good idea to bring a chair or picnic blanket.\n\nIf the weather forecast is poor we will meet at the Library in Monmouth as usual\, but please watch the WhatsApp and email for updates.\n\nPlease sign up so that we have an idea of how many people to expect.\n\nHope to see you there! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/monmouth-group-summer-picnic-070826/
LOCATION:Linda Vista Gardens\, Tudor Street\, Abergavenny\, NP7 5DL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.8215599;-3.0221176
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Linda Vista Gardens Tudor Street Abergavenny NP7 5DL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tudor Street:geo:-3.0221176,51.8215599
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T102009Z
CREATED:20260722T101630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T102009Z
UID:10002218-1786096800-1786104000@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Talk with Rose Cullen
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 7 August from 10am when we will be joined by Rose Cullen\, author of The Richard Brinsley Sheridan Mysteries (among a number of  other works). \nWith work spanning from historical crime fiction\, literary fiction\, short stories and film\, this meeting will be a chance to quiz Rose about her journey into becoming a successful published author. Do come along with questions! \nWe’ll meet at The Social Refuge\, 27 Ancoats street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ who kindly lets us meet in a private room in the book/coffee shop for free. All they ask is that we purchase a tea/coffee/piece of cake to support their business. \nWe’ll meet from 10am – 12pm\, with the option to stay for a drink after. \nAll members welcome. We hope to see you there! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/manchester-group-talk-with-rose-cullen-070826/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:53.48422;-2.2314114
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Social Refuge 27 Great Ancoats Street Manchester M4 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=27 Great Ancoats Street:geo:-2.2314114,53.48422
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T132556Z
CREATED:20260707T084941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T132556Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for its next meet-up on Thursday 6 August from 7pm at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, the theme will be Submissions. We’ll discuss what written materials you should send to which publishers and agents\, and cover why and how. \nBring your own drinks and snacks — wine glasses\, cups\, mugs\, and hot water will be available (bring your tea/coffee bags\, alcoholic drinks also allowed). The toilet is wheelchair accessible\, and there is free wi-fi. \nIf you know of local writers who may be interested in the group\, do invite them along. They can attend up to two meetings before being asked to join the SoA to continue attending. \nKensal Rise Library is within walking distance of Kensal Rise Station (Mildmay Line) and Kensal Green Station (Bakerloo + Lioness Line) and bus routes 6\, 18\, 28\, 52\, and 187. There is free residential street parking in the area but spaces are limited. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-west-london-group-submissions-060826/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.5337662;-0.225801
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kensal Rise Library Bathurst Gardens London NW10 5EU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bathurst Gardens:geo:-0.225801,51.5337662
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T123000
DTSTAMP:20260729T102225Z
CREATED:20260616T095949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T102225Z
UID:10002176-1785668400-1785673800@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Aberdeen Group: Summer Reflections
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED \nJoin the Aberdeen Group for their next meeting on Sunday 2 August from 11am. Come along and get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas! \nIn this meeting\, we will be sharing or summer reflections after our time away. \nWe will meet on the top floor of the Books and Beans Cafe\, 22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen AB10 1JH.  \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area!  \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/aberdeen-group-summer-reflections-020826/
LOCATION:Books and Beans Cafe\, 22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1JH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:57.1469386;-2.1013172
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Books and Beans Cafe 22 Belmont St Aberdeen AB10 1JH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen:geo:-2.1013172,57.1469386
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260730T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T131322Z
CREATED:20260626T112547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T131322Z
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SUMMARY:Italy Group: Switching between Genres
DESCRIPTION:Join the Italy Group for an online meet-up on Thursday 30 July from 9pm (CET) to discuss switching between genres. \nDo you find yourself writing different types of text? How do we navigate between styles of writing suited to e.g.\, journalism/academia/fiction/creative non-fiction/biography/education/children’s books/poetry/plays/screen writing? What are the technical differences between styles and difficulties of switching? Does living between two or more countries and using more than one language play into this somehow?  \nAnyone with a writing link to Italy welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/italy-group-switching-between-genres-300727/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/italy-group-switching-between-genres-300727/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T115115Z
CREATED:20260708T115134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T115115Z
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SUMMARY:Writers of Essex interim meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers of Essex on Thursday 30 July from 6pm for their next meeting at Farleigh Hospice\, North Court Road\, Chelmsford\, CM1 7FH (very close to Broomfield Hospital\, turn right just before the roundabout immediately before the hospital building). \nWe have been invited to launch their new meeting facilities – parking is free. There is a drinks machine available but do bring your own if required (but please take rubbish with you afterwards). \nThis is an opportunity to meet up with other writers within Essex\, catch up\, network\, etc before our planned meetup in September. Co-hosted by Patrick Forsyth (with Sarah Banham) who will introduce topics which will help make the writing/publishing process: \n\neasier\nmore certain to produce a quality result\nquicker and thus more productive.\n\nAll to help achieve whatever personal objectives you set for your writing. Discussion to follow – all ideas welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/writers-of-essex-interim-meet-up-300726/
LOCATION:Farleigh Hospice\, North Court Road\, Chelmsford\, CM1 7FH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.7757303;0.468762
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260722T083225Z
CREATED:20260707T095345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T083225Z
UID:10002199-1785351600-1785355200@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:Ireland Group first online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join our new Ireland Group for their first online meet-up on Wednesday 29 July at 7pm. We’ll meet on Zoom. \nThis first session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. We’d also like to know what members would like from the group and format of the sessions\, so please come with your ideas to share.  \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area!  \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/ireland-group-first-online-meet-up-290726/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/ireland-group-first-online-meet-up-290726/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T112906Z
CREATED:20260714T110133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T112906Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Group: Writerly catch up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hampshire Group on Tuesday 28 July from 7.30pm for their next in-person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will be catching up on the progress of our writing projects. \nWe’ll meet at the Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY. The closest place to park is the Cattle Market lot\, which is free after 6pm. \n\nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hampshire-group-writerly-catch-up-280726/
LOCATION:The Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.069184;-1.314876
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Hyde Tavern 57 Hyde Street Winchester SO23 7DY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=57 Hyde Street:geo:-1.314876,51.069184
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T094240Z
CREATED:20260526T104115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T094240Z
UID:10002150-1784898000-1784901600@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:West Midlands Group online: Book covers
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group online on Friday 24 July at 1pm for a writerly discussion at our next group meet-up. \nThe topic for discussion will be about book covers\, their appeal and how much say you have as an author. Let’s discuss. Please come prepared to share your experiences and insight.  \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – all members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-online-book-covers-240726/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-online-book-covers-240726/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T111728Z
CREATED:20260617T084412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T111728Z
UID:10002178-1784818800-1784826000@societyofauthors.org
SUMMARY:Norfolk & Suffolk Group: Suffolk Social
DESCRIPTION:Join the Norfolk & Suffolk Group in person on Thursday 23 July from 3-5pm for our first social held in Suffolk. \nMeet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects and what you’re currently working on. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nWe will gather in the bar and/or lounge of The Angel Hotel\, 3 Angel Hill\, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LT. \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/norfolk-suffolk-group-suffolk-social-230726/
LOCATION:The Angel Hotel\, 3 Angel Hill\, Bury Saint Edmunds\, IP33 1LT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T111542Z
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SUMMARY:France Group catch up
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 22 July from 6.30pm (CET) for their next informal meet up. \nThis meeting will just be a friendly get together. Meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects and what you’re currently working on. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-catch-up-220726/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-catch-up-220726/
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