1876 Year of Wonder – Creative Writing: Love Letters to Here

Pick up your pen and explore Wrexham through the eyes of a writer.

Inspired by the Wrexham Writers anthology and the rich tradition of travel writing in the area, this session invites families to celebrate the places, people and moments that make Wrexham special. Together, we’ll build a shared anthology of stories, celebrating Wrexham through many different voices.

Everyone will create their own mini-zine to take home, filled with words, ideas and stories from the session in a small collection of big feelings for the place we call home.

What to bring:

You can expect a guided creative writing session, with gentle prompts and inspiration. Please bring whatever you feel comfortable writing with (pen, notebook, phone, laptop etc.) and a drink. There will be a short comfort break in the middle and you are welcome to take a break anytime you need during the session.

Language:

The sessions will predominantly be held in English, using everyday Welsh but participants are welcome to write and take part in any language they are comfortable using.

Access:

This workshop is located on the groundfloor. There is a ‘Changing Places’ accessible toilet on site. Free parking for blue badge holders is available in our multistorey carpark. If you have any additional access needs, please email teampawb@wrexham ahead of the session.

About Natasha Borton:

Natasha Borton is an award-winning Wrexham-based writer, musician, and theatre-maker. She creates engaging, inclusive creative experiences that encourage people of all ages to explore storytelling, their own imaginations and the rhythm of our everyday lives.

For 2026, Natasha is the Writer-in-Residence for the River Dee with Literature Wales and WWFCymru, and the Artistic Director for Voicebox Wxm, North Wales’ longest-running spoken word platform.