Exe-pression: an evening of written and spoken reflection

Exe-pression is at The Hall Exeter on Sunday 1 November, from 7pm to 9pm. It's a transdisciplinary evening that pulls together education, psychology, creative writing, religious studies, cultural studies and drama, run by Dr Caitlin Kight, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education.

The night works by combining two different practices. First, there's a journaling club, with prompts to help you write and reflect on your own. Then, a speaking circle where people share their thoughts on a given theme. There's no pressure to do both: you can doodle instead of write, listen without speaking, or speak as many times as you like. The whole thing is built on the idea that as the evenings lengthen, we tend to become more contemplative and gather indoors to share stories rather than dwell in our thoughts alone.

Dr Kight knows her way around this kind of thing. She studies reflective practice and the use of creative activities to support wellbeing, and she runs a monthly journaling club through the university's Wellbeing Network and uses speaking circles in her teaching. The evening is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

They've got the basics covered on the night: light refreshments, a blank journal and pen, reflective prompts and handouts are all provided, though you're welcome to bring your own journaling supplies if you've got a particular notebook or pen you prefer. Entry is free, and it runs from 7pm to 9pm at The Hall Exeter, Stepcote Hill, EX1 1BD.