Trust launches free life-writing workshops starting this week

A newly formed trust, which has an aim of telling the stories of West Norfolk people, has launched the first phase of its cultural programme.The Margery Kempe Trust (TMKT), a charity set up by three Lynn residents, will be kicking off its programme with a free four-week life writing and storytelling workshop.It is part of the new programme, which has three initiatives around life-writing and storytelling.

A spokesperson for the Trust said: “We’re very excited to be kicking off our cultural programme with these life writing and storytelling workshops.“They’re open to people of all levels and abilities.“We only have a few spaces left. No preparation is required. Over the four weeks, participants will discover, craft, and share their stories”. This week, the trust is kicking off the events, with the first taking place tomorrow at St Faith’s Community Hub in Gaywood.One group will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, the other group will meet weekly on Thursday mornings. Each weekly session will last 90 minutes.Registration is required as there is a limited number of free places available. This can be done by emailing hello@tmkt.org.ukThe Margery Kempe Trust is comprised of James Wadham, Antonia Hayes and James Goodman-Stephens, who met outside the nursery dropping off their children. In addition to this, TMKT will be holding ongoing weekly life writing and storytelling sessions in a location that will be announced soon.Each week, aspiring writers will explore a different theme with plenty of ways to get involved at the informal event.