An afternoon of conversation, writing, and sharing around words and growth. How do words grow with us, and how do they help us grow?

Every year, award-winning writers group 26 host a “Wordstock” festival for anyone, from any field, who loves words and writing. Part inspiration, part celebration, it’s a day dedicated to broadening horizons and bringing together like-minded language-lovers. In that vein, for this year’s Bloomsbury Festival we are offering a mini-version created in partnership with the Wildlife Trusts – a three and a half hour exploration led by Neil Baker and featuring a selection of speakers who will draw in everything from the secret language of flowers to raising wildlife awareness, or to the ways words keep us connected to the people we love.

There will be listening, writing, sharing, and plenty of tea, as well as a small exhibition of the poetry and art from 26’s recent “Plants” project.

Tickets: £12 (£10)

Details of the day and the speakers can be found on the 26 website here.

Tickets are available here.