Tag: writing

Walks, Talks & Workshops

Sonia regularly leads workshops, walkshops and creative walks, and gives talks at festivals and events. Check back here for new dates and events coming up.

Midwinter Folkwalk Saturday 5 December 2025

A short circular walk around Sandwich celebrating the seasonal folklore, customs and traditions of Midwinter. An exploration of the season with readings, song, a treat en route and an original folk tract to walk with and take home. Places are very limited – advanced booking essential. Tickets £8 (+ Eventbrite fee); includes a donation to the work of Sandwich Medieval Trust: book here. Sorry, SOLD OUT!

Midwinter Folkwalk poster, Sonia Overall 2025.
Recent past events:

All Hallows Folkwalk, 1 November 2025

The Poetry of Birds, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, 14 September 2025

Introduction to Nature Writing Workshop, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, 11 May 2025

On Hemingway and Eden, in conversation, Faversham Literary Festival, 22 February 2025.

writers’ coffee morning & workshop

coffee_cup_saucerSunday 24th April 10.30am
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury

meet in the Beaney café

Informal workshop and meet-the-artist opportunity as part of my residency, writing in response to objects in the Beaney collections. Find out about the items that have inspired me and try some writing exercises in the museum. Suitable for all abilities. Bring a notebook and pen.