Monthly Journalling Circle at the QUARTER, Potbank (Spode)

When: Friday, 2 October at 10 am

A space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself

Life moves fast. These monthly sessions offer you 60 minutes to slow down, explore what matters, and discover how journalling can become a reliable tool for clarity, calm, and self-compassion.

Each session follows a gentle structure, such as a warm-up write, a visual exercise, a poem, and guided journalling. Every month brings a new theme, so you'll always experience something fresh. Whether you're brand new to journalling or have been filling notebooks for years, you're welcome here.

Most people gain insight into themselves and their lives during the very first exercise.

October's theme: Stories and Ancestors

October feels like a lovely time to explore stories and ancestors. With Halloween approaching, we can think beyond the ghosts and pumpkins and explore the stories we inherit, the people and experiences that have shaped our families, the stories we tell ourselves about our past, and perhaps the stories we want to carry forward.

What's included:

• Guided journalling exercises tailored to the monthly theme
• All materials provided (pens, prompts, handouts)
• A free wirobound journal for first-time attendees
• A hot drink on arrival
• A supportive, no-pressure environment where sharing is invited but never required

What to expect: Each session is designed to help you be present, write openly, reflect on what emerges, and set intentions for moving forward. You don't need experience, just curiosity and a willingness to give yourself an hour of attention.

This isn't therapy, and it's not a creative writing class. It's a practical, accessible way to process your thoughts, understand yourself better, and leave with something tangible: clarity, perspective, or simply permission to feel what you're feeling.

Future themes include:

Resilience and endurance (November), and hope and vision (December). Each session explores a different aspect of personal development, positivity, creativity, or nature.

Drop in when a theme speaks to you, or come regularly to build momentum and community.

Spaces are limited to 12 people to keep the experience intimate and supportive.

* Refunds are only available if notified within three working days.

Duration: 60 minutes + time for questions

Investment: £15 per session

Location: the QUARTER at Potbank Spode Creative Village, Elenora Street, Stoke on Trent, ST4 1QQ

Spaces: Limited to 12 participants