{"title": "Walk to Write", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00Z", "place": "Park Wide", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing", "nature"], "description": "Walk to Write is a 90-minute guided walk in Crystal Palace Park that uses walking, observation and creative writing to explore how movement, attention and place can open up new ways of seeing and writing. It is led by Taran Khan, who developed the approach with groups of non-professional writers, including Afghan women writers at risk. Participants interact with sensory cues and objects along the route to generate ideas, images and stories, working with accessible prompts and pushing through creative blocks. Taran chose the park for its range of landscapes, histories and conflicting narratives to encounter while walking; the small group walk ends near the Concert Platform.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/walk-to-write-69724/", "official_url": "https://www.crystalpalacepark.org.uk/whats-on/walk-to-write-1s1r", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e259b1eeae98d88da7144d97f224dc85e27f8c84a05d8da61326798741b8ca61-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00Z", "place": "Park Wide", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Forest Bathing", "start": "2026-11-15T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-15T14:30:00Z", "place": "Park Wide", "address": "", "price": "Free tickets", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/meditation", "nature"], "description": "Forest Bathing is a free, guided mindful walk through Crystal Palace Park, helping adults de-stress and connect with nature. It is run by ParkBathe, whose slow sensory walks introduce forest bathing to calm the nervous system, reduce mental overload and give busy minds a chance to reset. The group also explores shifting attention between close-up details, mid-distance and wider views to notice more of the surroundings. The walk is a slow, silent hour for adults (18+); booking is required, and comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes and weatherproof dress are advised, as it goes ahead in the rain.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/forest-bathing-35499/", "official_url": "https://www.crystalpalacepark.org.uk/whats-on/forest-bathing-x9y6", "image": "https://noky.io/images/02b58714cff679392c269591565ae0c4ad9e151e6c18c19392abf3c15f80cab4-1200.webp"}, {"title": "WRITING WORKSHOP: TAKING YOUR CREATIVITY UP A NOTCH", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Ministry, Borough", "address": "79-81 Borough Rd, SE1 1DN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A monthly writing workshop where you turn an idea into a finished piece in one session. 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Facilitators introduce key concepts about fungal life and encourage rethinking mortality, decay, and death in creative, life-assertive, and regenerative terms, with participants creating their own zines and penning handwritten notes on biodegradable paper. The event is part of Being Human Festival, the UK's national festival of the humanities, led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. 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Bring a notebook or laptop, find a comfortable spot and focus on your work, with drinks and food available while you write. Entry is free and the session is for ages 18 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/shut-up-and-write-78937/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/shut-up-write/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/805743dc5e80a75741b51e4a44f17c3544e0c57929947287d02beaa3b0cbb2ad-1200.webp"}, {"title": "SHUT UP AND WRITE", "start": "2026-11-08T12:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T14:30:00Z", "place": "Big Penny Social", "address": "Priestley Way 1, E17 6AL London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "SHUT UP AND WRITE is a weekly session of focused, silent writing in a quiet space at Big Penny Social. It is hosted by Tiffany, who greets newcomers before short introductions. 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It takes place at The Well Community Centre on Wednesdays.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-writing-with-luan-goldie-41068/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cb782e1ceb23eff393e8762ad5962728c780522851d25e96953e78f29b170e57-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Walk & Talk", "start": "2026-11-05T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T12:30:00Z", "place": "Time and Talents", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/fitness/walking"], "description": "Walk & Talk is a walking group that gets your feet moving. Time and Talents invites you to explore the back streets and green spaces of Rotherhithe with them. The walk is open to all adults aged 18+, and you should wear comfortable clothing. You can drop in for free and contact info@timeandtalents.org.uk or call 020 7232 5664 for more information.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/walk-talk-75101/", "official_url": "https://www.timeandtalents.org.uk/event/lets-go-for-a-walk-2-2-2-2/2026-11-05/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1d9b9d715ad229200034417314f95da918f9417434716e80c5b95fb4f48fc2e9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Wellbeing walks – Chestnuts Park social lunch-time walk (Tuesdays)", "start": "2026-11-03T12:15:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T13:00:00Z", "place": "Chestnuts Park", "address": "St Ann's Road, London, N15 3AQ, United Kingdom", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness/fitness/walking"], "description": "A weekly social lunchtime walk of about 45 minutes around Chestnuts Park, ending with a guided mindfulness practice. It is organised by Haringey Council's Wellbeing walks programme. Participants bring their lunch, meet local residents and learn supportive mindfulness practices, offering a chance to connect for anyone who finds working from home, studying or caring isolating. Everyone is welcome, with no booking needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/wellbeing-walks-chestnuts-park-social-lunch-time-walk-tuesda-85819/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/wellbeing-walks-chestnuts-park-social-lunch-time-walk-tuesdays", "image": ""}, {"title": "Wellbeing walks – Tottenham Marshes (Fridays)", "start": "2026-11-06T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Stonebridge Lock Waterside Centre, N17 0XD", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["wellness"], "description": "A wellbeing walk at Tottenham Marshes, a circular group walk lasting 45 to 60 minutes. It is one of Haringey Wellbeing Walks, free walks led by trained volunteer walk leaders across the borough's parks and green spaces. All residents are welcome; participants meet near the toilets of the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Centre and should arrive a few minutes early to introduce themselves to the walk leader.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/wellbeing-walks-tottenham-marshes-fridays-85962/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/202306/wellbeing-walks-tottenham-marshes", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2d644821a64999f8d8bf4b4a828e87cee999fd13b26303ae484bb7b83e344c5d-600.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Term Writers Drop In: Stage, Screen & Spoken Word", "start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-07T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "£2", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A monthly drop-in workshop for ages 18–25 interested in creative writing for performance, exploring styles from scriptwriting for stage and screen to contemporary poetry and spoken word. It is run by the Roundhouse as part of its autumn term youth programme, with a different guest tutor and focus each month. Participants try creative writing exercises, learn techniques from modern writers, share their texts for feedback, and meet other young writers in a supportive space, with no advance booking needed and spaces first-come, first-served.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-64951/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/writers-drop-in-stage-screen-spoken-word-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a0aa45913f7c1a65efb2b0440088899e76e9c61d468e5cbfafe753160cafbca9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Wellbeing walks – Tottenham Marshes (Fridays)", "start": "2026-11-06T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T11:30:00Z", "place": "Tottenham Marshes", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/walks", "wellness"], "description": "A free group wellbeing walk at Tottenham Marshes, a circular route of 45 to 60 minutes through the green space. The walks are run by Haringey Wellbeing Walks and led by trained volunteer walk leaders, offering group walks across Haringey's parks and green spaces. All residents are welcome; meet near the toilets of the Stonebridge Lock Waterside Centre and arrive a few minutes before the start to introduce yourself to the walk leader.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/wellbeing-walks-tottenham-marshes-fridays-85881/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/202306/wellbeing-walks-tottenham-marshes", "image": ""}, {"title": "Social Walks", "start": "2026-11-12T10:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lauderdale House", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["community", "history"], "description": "Social Walks is a monthly community walk, and on this day it is a free guided tour of the East side of Highgate Cemetery followed by a walk through Hampstead Heath, ending with complimentary tea and coffee. It is a Camden Council-funded project delivered in collaboration with Holly Lodge Community Centre and The Highgate Society. The walks aim to bring people together through connection, conversation and light exercise, helping reduce loneliness and isolation. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/social-walks-69937/", "official_url": "https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/social-walks", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5b4cdd83dbb9b9c8e6b29a9d7875c87854c80555c9bde47f09e648ea2f6eb624-600.webp"}, {"title": "Page of Wands", "start": "2026-11-02T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T21:30:00Z", "place": "Set Social", "address": "Nigel Road 55, SE15 4NP London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Page of Wands is a weekly session for all writers of words, open to anyone interested in writing in all its forms. The writers' collective behind it meets every Monday evening and alternates between writing together, sharing work, offering feedback, and experimenting creatively as a group. Sessions are supportive and flexible, making space for different approaches to writing and different levels of experience. Whether you're working on something specific or just want time to write alongside others, it offers a regular, communal space to do so.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/page-of-wands-38481/", "official_url": "https://setspace.uk/event/page-of-wands/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a8059d3fbee45e5bfb279aebea96a75800c03b8f819d404f0c861fa4315eec7e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Writing Group", "start": "2026-11-14T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "Writing Group is a creative writing session for budding writers, with the chance to share and discuss work. It takes place in a friendly and supportive environment at Brixton Tate Library, run by the library as a reading and writing event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/writing-group-60874/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/writing-group", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6aa38c8418793af5b18fe0221e4d260898c81febab0c070fb7bd794fd5897933-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Fungi Walk: Citizen Science", "start": "2026-11-03T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Regent's Park", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/fungi"], "description": "Fungi Walks: Citizen Science is a free 1.5-hour beginners guided walk through The Regent's Park to identify and record fungi and learn about their importance in a healthy, sustainable ecosystem. It is led by Gemma from the Help Nature Thrive team and covers fungi identification, citizen science recording, woodland ecology and climate resilience. The introductory session is aimed at adults with an interest in learning more about the natural world. The walk starts at the Waterside Café and ends near Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fungi-walk-citizen-science-39689/", "official_url": "https://www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/fungi-walks-citizen-science", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1f05f85a1671ed13029130e7e42d230be8338c10cca29cb070bc440e579317ba-1200.webp"}]}