Welcome
Pen and Tonic is a community organisation that promotes the health benefits of creative, expressive and free flow writing.
We share writing exercises and techniques to show how they can help people to find their voice, reduce their stress levels and build confidence.
Our mission is to spread the word on the positive impact writing for health has on mental and physical well being. We provide taster workshops and a variety of services in the community.
Express yourself, don’t stress yourself
‘I didn’t know what to expect, but I realised that I can actually write! Really enjoyed the day. I’m glad there were no “power point presentations”. Thank you, hope to see you again.’
Support worker for women affected by HIV
‘I’ve had a really good day today on this course. I have learnt a lot of new skills. Lots of simple exercises and topics covered-tasks were explained well. I’ll be able to take a lot of these ideas back to my workplace and introduce creative writing to my patients. A very nice friendly group’.
Palliative care nurse
‘Great day, enjoyed every activity, lots of creativity and ideas shared, thank you. I will definitely use this in my work with children/young people. Brilliant day would be interested in more learning. I was a bit unsure when I thought of coming so glad I came. Like your style.’
Counsellor for children escaping domestic violence
Everyone has a story
Everyone has a story
A story of past events
When I was a stroppy teenager
The first time I travelled abroad
A history of Past events
Falling in love, breaking up
The first time I travelled abroad
Experiencing the death or loss of those who matter
Falling in love, breaking up
Bringing up kids with laughter and tears
Experiencing the death or loss of those who matter
New friendships, new joys
Bringing up kids with laughter and tears
When I was a stroppy teenager
New friendships, new joys
Everyone has a story
Jenny, Pilot Group