A NEW term is set to start soon to celebrate and encourage the area's writers.

Helensburgh Writers' Workshop will hold their first meeting of the autumn on September 9 at The Bridge.

The club said the first session will be an "open night" and members are encouraged to bring their work in progress.

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All are welcome to Helensburgh Parish Church Halls from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Monday, September 9.

The award-winning writers' group marked 50 years in 2022 and continues to encourage more authors to try the benefits of crafting and sharing their creative work.