A writing group in Whitchurch have managed to raise over £1,000 for a nearby foodbank through a specially published collection of their work.

The Write Word, a writing group held in Whitchurch’s sustainable lifestyle store Moo and Boom, have successfully raised £1,050 for Whitchurch Foodbank.

The group was launched in January 2024 and by October released a published collection of their short stories and poetry to raise money for Whitchurch Foodbank, which went on sale in the store at the cost of £5.

Just a few weeks after the launch, which Alan Scutt from the Whitchurch Foodbank doing a presentation on the importance of the facility and its increased usage, all 100 copies of the book had sold out.

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Stella Ashbrook of Moo and Boom said: “Together with Jane Gill, the ‘Journaling Queen’, we launched The Write Word back in January. It's been an amazing journey, collaborating with an incredible group of women whose creativity and storytelling have truly inspired us.

“We released our first publication on October 24, with an evening of celebration with Alan Scutt from the Whitchurch Food bank doing a presentation about the need for this in the Town and the increased use of the facility. 

“We were thrilled to sell out all 100 copies within just two weeks, raising an impressive £1,050 for the Local Food Bank.

“One of the highlights for me was our workshops. They are full of laughter, tears, and shared joy as we brought our words to life. The talent on display, both literary and artistic, left us in awe.

“Here's to 2025. We're excited to sharpen our pencils, dive into our second edition, and create even more unforgettable moments, meaningful conversations, and inspiring creativity and raise even more for our Local Food Bank and Community.”

The Write Word group meets at Moo and Boom on the last Wednesday of every month.