Cobwebs in corners, secret spaces, doors ajar. Stories waiting in the shadows. Leave the real world behind and step inside….. …more

In Bournemouth on May 18th, top writers will shed light on the way businesses can profit from the language they use. …more

As part of a week-long festival of music, poetry and ideas curated by the New Zealand String Quartet, New Worlds: New Perspectives is a spoken word event reporting on New Zealand’s changing understanding of its global position and relationships over the past half century. …more

With Christmas just a couple of months away, it’s time to start thinking about where to be, what to do, what to buy, and – thanks to 26′s first festive project, 26 Stories of Christmas – which object means Christmas to you. Around the world, different people from different cultures will be celebrating the Christmas …more

We’re thrilled that 26 Treasures keeps on growing, like our very own child. Young but daily growing. After opening with the V&A last year, exhibitions and new versions of 26 Treasures are taking place this year in Wales, Ulster and Scotland. And now, in another leap of imagination we’re reverting to childhood. We’ve just agreed …more

Now in its 34th year, the Poetry Society’s National Poetry Competition is one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious poetry competitions. The judges this year are Colette Bryce, John Glenday and Jackie Kay. Win, and add your name to a roll-call of winners that includes Carol Ann Duffy, Ian Duhig, Philip Gross and Jo …more

At Pighog they’ve been pulling all the stops out to bring you a sensational new programme of events and publications featuring some of the most talented writers the UK and Europe have to offer. Our new festival events, launches and workshops are not to be missed so get your diaries handy. One of these fantastic …more

There are a series of 26 Treasures events taking place at the National Museum of Scotland from November 2011 to January 2012 including some events for budding mini 26ers! Tickets will be available soon and you can get these, and more information, from the National Museum. 3rd December: an open-to-all public event at the National …more

If you’re working on a writing project, or want to start one, or if you have a deadline to meet    or you just need some inspiration, come to Casa Ana in the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain this November. Casa Ana is a 400-year old house in the tiny village of Ferreirola in the …more

Please put Saturday 8 October in your diary. WORDSTOCK is our first ever festival of words and an exciting opportunity to make new contacts and broaden your writing skills. This day of activities has been designed specifically for members of 26, and will be packed with speakers, workshops, seminars and discussions to stimulate ideas around …more

Here’s a date for all 26 members’ diaries. John Simmons and Jamie Jauncey have recently collaborated on a new book called Room 121: A masterclass in writing and communication in business. They will be launching the book at a special event at the October Gallery in London on 26 July at 6.30pm. There will be …more

A note for your diary: we’re planning a talk on business and writing in central London for the evening of the 26 July. It promises to be a lively session, with top speakers and a meaty Q&A afterwards. We’ll be sending out more details soon for what promises to be a great learning and networking …more

The big summer show in London this year is the Southbank Centre’s 60th anniversary celebrations of the Festival of Britain. All 22 acres of the embankment between Waterloo and Hungerford bridges have been transformed into a cornucopia of installations, exhibitions and events. Architect Steve Smith and writer Tom Lynham have been closely involved in the …more