Little Green Pig

Little Green Pig We believe that writing can positively change lives. Our vision is that all children and young people in Sussex have space and time to write for pleasure.

We run writing workshops and events in youth clubs, schools, galleries, libraries and anywhere that inspires us. We publish children and young people’s work, host open mic nights and much more.

Writers aged 11 to 18 in Sussex can sign up FREE to become part of Young Writers Collective. As well as lots of other be...
09/06/2026

Writers aged 11 to 18 in Sussex can sign up FREE to become part of Young Writers Collective. As well as lots of other benefits, members can book to take part in workshops such as our next event with Roy McFarlane on Thursday 25 June, 5pm Creating writing on the theme of “Who Am I?” Exploring voice, identity and belonging, to submit to be published in our Summer Anthology. Thanks to for their support for YWC. Book via Youngwriterscollective.org now- limited spaces for this free workshop!

Our creative volunteer mentors are brilliant at supporting children and young people to find their voice and share their...
03/06/2026

Our creative volunteer mentors are brilliant at supporting children and young people to find their voice and share their stories with the world. So it’s always wonderful when we hear that volunteering with Little Green Pig has become a meaningful part of a mentor’s story too. Sherlyn (pictured here with children at The Imagination Station after-school club) has written a beautiful piece for us, reflecting on her personal journey as a Story Mentor - read “Getting close to the magic” in the showcase section of our website (link in bio) https://www.littlegreenpig.org.uk/showcase Thank you so much, Sherlyn!

It’s Volunteers Week! At Little Green Pig we are so lucky to have an incredible team of volunteer Story Mentors and Illu...
02/06/2026

It’s Volunteers Week! At Little Green Pig we are so lucky to have an incredible team of volunteer Story Mentors and Illustrator Mentors who generously share their passion and talents at our clubs and workshops. They are at the heart of our mission, supporting the children and young people with empathy and positivity, and embracing that all important sense of fun that inspires young imaginations to soar!

Throughout the year they share insightful, moving and sometimes hilarious feedback about how the children are growing and thriving week by week. Please enjoy a selection of these Magic Moments to celebrate the amazing contribution of our volunteers 💚🙌

Join the Summer 2026 Writing Challenge!Anyone in Sussex aged 11 to 18 can join Young Writers Collective free and take pa...
22/05/2026

Join the Summer 2026 Writing Challenge!
Anyone in Sussex aged 11 to 18 can join Young Writers Collective free and take part. Our collective members have voted for their favourite theme ideas and the result was tied! So this anthology edition will have a double-theme: Gothic/Horror or Who Am I?

Submit your writing for publication in our next digital anthology. All those featured in the anthology will be sent a printed copy too! Thanks to Focus Foundation You are welcome to submit work for either one or both of these themes - whatever inspires you!

Deadline for submissions: Monday 6th July 2026 To sign up and read our members’ excellent ideas and intros to the themes, see the Young Writers Collective website.

Want to make Mini Zines with us? Your own DIY paper publications about whatever you choose? If you’re aged 7 to 13 you a...
14/05/2026

Want to make Mini Zines with us? Your own DIY paper publications about whatever you choose? If you’re aged 7 to 13 you are in luck (accompanying adults also welcome). Join Little Green Pig mentors and artist Azaria Franco this Saturday afternoon at A free, drop in workshop as part of Brighton Festival. Limited spaces, come between 1-3pm at Brighton Dome foyer and stay as little or long as you like. Take away your own paper publication creations. Future dreaming prompts and ideas available! Get cutting, pasting, writing, doodling and folding with us ✂️✂️✂️ See festival website for details. Wheelchair accessible venue, ground floor access. Adults must accompany children and stay nearby throughout the workshop.

Book your free tickets for Amplified Eastbourne! Tickets via eventbrite- see our website or the QR code for the link. Jo...
29/04/2026

Book your free tickets for Amplified Eastbourne! Tickets via eventbrite- see our website or the QR code for the link. Join us in the audience on Saturday 16 May, 5-6pm at The Birley Centre in Eastbourne (opposite Towner, 5 mins from the station).
Spoken word, music, stories and lyrics live on stage by the Amplified performers. Hear unique stories expressed by 13 to 18 year olds. . Sharing their own stories on stage, saying what they want to say and how they want to say it. Listen to what this year’s group of Amplified creatives have to say on stage, each taking their turn on the mic for up to 5 minutes. Hosted by Young Writers Collective (Little Green Pig) and AudioActive Amplified performers have been preparing to take to the stage in workshops over the past 5 weeks, with mentoring and leadership from Cate Ferris, Roy McFarlane, Suhayla El-Bushra and others. Amplified is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Hosted by poet and writer Roy McFarlane with Cate Ferris, the performers will be Dakksh, Louie, Jago, Gabelle, Rosalie, Savannah, Riri and Zara.

Join us to celebrate the performers’ journeys from a blank page to live on stage. Be part of the audience who gets to hear these stories debuted. A free event and everyone is welcome* for what is sure to be a dynamic and powerful show.

There will be a British Sign Language interpreter throughout the event. The event takes place in the auditorium of The Birley Centre in Eastbourne (5 mins from Eastbourne train station). There is a ramp up to the entrance and a lift from the ground floor for access to the auditorium for those who require it. There are wheelchair accessible toilets and gender neutral toilets available at the venue.

*Recommended for ages 11+ due to the content and topics of some of the stories.

A big thank you everyone who came along to our fundraising quiz on Friday and to all those who donated the wonderful pri...
29/04/2026

A big thank you everyone who came along to our fundraising quiz on Friday and to all those who donated the wonderful prizes to our fundraising quiz – Aesop Brighton, Between Two Thorns, Brighton Beach House, Brighton Dome, Brighton Gin, Dead Wax Social, Durban Curry Club, Fatto a Mano Pizzerias, Furna, Gunns Florist, Grand Hotel Eastbourne, Kemptown Bookshop, Luna Hut Sauna, Namo Brighton, Starfish and Coffee, St George’s Inn, TGB Spa, The Ancient Mariner, The Brunswick, The Earth & Stars, The Kemp, The Old Market, The Open House, The Mesmerist, The Signalman, The Shakespeare’s Head, Wild Flor along with Dorothy Koomsom, Araminta Hall, Emma Druade PR and Laura Wilkinson. We exceeded our target and raised £2,564 - thank you for all your support!

We are always grateful to the students at who choose to volunteer with Little Green Pig as part of their community enga...
23/04/2026

We are always grateful to the students at who choose to volunteer with Little Green Pig as part of their community engagement module. It was a pleasure to attend their poster presentation showcase to learn about the positive experience they've had volunteering with us, and how it's contributed to their personal development and career prospects. We're really proud of them and proud to be a community partner for this module alongside so many other brilliant charities and community organisations

“Amplified allowed me to write how I felt. It allowed me to speak up and express a part of myself that I haven’t before....
06/03/2026

“Amplified allowed me to write how I felt. It allowed me to speak up and express a part of myself that I haven’t before.” Amplified is back for 2026 - an opportunity for 13 to 18 year olds to have their voices heard. Sign up now for free spoken word, lyrics, writing and performance skills workshops in Eastbourne this April and May. Open to all young people in Sussex who want to develop their skills ready to tell their own story on stage on 16 May. Led by Young Writers Collective and AudioActive Amplified is a platform for young creatives to express themselves through spoken word, poetry, rap, comedy, music or any other way they choose. Participants choose what they want to write about and how they want to share it. With leaders Roy McFarlane and and Suhayla El-Bushra, plus mentors. Limited spaces. Sign up via www.Youngwriterscollective.org/amplified before 1 April 2026. Supported by public funding from the Arts Council England

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