Welcome
Pen and Tonic is a community organisation that promotes the health benefits of creative, expressive and free flow writing.
Our mission is to spread the word to community groups and individuals 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.
Pen and Tonic aims to reach the heart of communities and show that writing and story telling can be for everyone.
Express yourself, don’t stress yourself
‘Pen and Tonic created a fun and enjoyable workshop. Writing for health really is good for you!’ (Lecturer, Northumbria University)
‘The session was very encouraging and techniques were presented very clearly.’ (Member of Newcastle Elders Group)
‘I was amazed at what came out. I always thought writing was for ‘clever’ people. It’s given me a real sense of achievement.’ (Member of Newcastle Carer’s Group)
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
