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This comedy writing weekend with Kate Smurthwaite takes place at The Grange by the Sea, our Isle of Wight home in the heart of Shanklin’s old village. Close to the beach and surrounded by gardens, The Grange offers a relaxed and welcoming setting for a playful weekend away – with time to write, laugh, connect and enjoy the slower pace of island life.
The weekend includes six hours of course time with Kate, alongside relaxed meals, free time, optional treatments and space to enjoy Shanklin, the coastal paths or the beach. Many guests come on their own, and the atmosphere is warm, informal and sociable, making it easy to settle in, meet new people and feel at home.
Whether you come to explore comedy writing, spark new ideas, build confidence or simply enjoy a weekend of creativity and laughter, this is a light-hearted way to step out of everyday demands and into something fresh.