Our Lit Lab
We are delighted to present to you Lightbear Lane Lit Lab: a space for literary and cultural pursuits and interests, to share ideas and help them grow. We have put a lot of thought into this and are excited to invite you to join us on this part of our journey. This post is all about the Lit Lab and the who, what, why, where, when and how.
A lot of our work is done quietly in the background without much opportunity to share and discuss ideas, get feedback on things we write and create, or discuss creative solutions for problems we come up against. Many people find this space online but for us coming together in a physical space is important. From conversations we’ve had with some of you, we know that others experience the same lack of space and opportunity. So we’ve decided to do something about it.
What?
From October onwards, we are inviting our Lightbear Lane members (that’s everyone who is subscribed to our newsletter) to join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our Lit Lab. We’ll have a different focus for each gathering and we will shape this together, depending on interest, ideas and contributions people bring to the space.
Where and when?
We have hired the Snug at the Cosy Club, Exeter, so it’ll be a private, accessible space and we have use of the bar for those who want to have a drink or grab a bite to eat. The space has room for 14 people – just the right number to foster conversation and discussion. We’ll meet from 18:30 – 20:30, which should allow time for conversation, sharing works and ideas and more.
Who is this for?
All of our subscribers and supporters. We are in the privileged position of knowing most of you: we have writers, readers, historians, doctors, artists, evaluators, consultants, counsellors and councillors, neighbours, parents, teachers, young people and retired people, entrepreneurs, those in a great place in their life and those who are currently struggling, and everything in between. Lit Lab is for you all. Bring your ideas for a project, your favourite book that inspired you, a piece of writing you want to share in a safe space; a challenge, a problem, or join us simply because you like good company.
How it works
Lit Lab happens on the second Wednesday of every month. We will send out a message for you to book your space. Once you are booked on, you can send us your ideas for contributions or things you’d like to discuss. Spaces are limited and we’ll provide a password to book your free space in our newsletters.
We are kicking things off on 8th October. If you have signed up to our Letters from Lightbear Lane yet, here is the link.
We look forward to seeing you at the Lit Lab!
