Rhyme Time - Tuesday & Thursday AM
2026-09-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Come and join our fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers.
A free, fun and noisy way for under 4s to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning. Each session lasts about 20 – 30 minutes and includes the opportunity to join in with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Research shows that these activities can help develop literacy and communication skills in babies and children.
These sessions will take place in the Children’s library (under the beautiful night sky) on Tuesdays at 10:00 and 11:00, and Thursdays at 10:00.
No need to book, just drop in!

COME AS YOU ARE – a group for people affected by bereavement
2026-09-08 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-15 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-22 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-29 12:30 - 14:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you affected by bereavement?
Would you like to find:

Creativity
Community
Connection

This programme will offer a range of creative activities to support wellbeing and connection. This might involve art, music, storytelling, playing games – the participants will choose the activities themselves, with no pressure to create and no experience needed.
We will offer a warm, welcoming space with free tea and biscuits and the freedom for people to ‘come as you are’.
To join please self-refer by contacting creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call 01892 554097.

Just Dance at The Amelia Scott - Pre School Ballet, Tap & Modern
2026-09-09 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-09-16 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-09-23 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-09-30 09:45 - 11:15 | The Amelia Scott – The Green Room
Discover the joy of dance!
Our Pre School classes are designed to nurture listening skills, memory, coordination through imaginative dance exercises. Each week, your little one might jump like a frog on the farm, splash at the seaside or soar into outer space, all while exploring our exciting class themes and engaging props.
Every activity has purpose and progression behind it. Our exercises help prepare children for the prestigious ISTD dance syllabus, taught by our fully qualified ISTD teachers. As a school, we also provide classes across Tunbridge Wells and provide the dance provision at Homewood House and Somerhill Schools.
https://www.justdanceuk.co.uk/1-to-4-years
Just Dance is not affiliated to The Amelia Scott, if you have any queries please visit their website above.

Knit & Stitch Club
2026-09-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | The Amelia Scott – Lower Atrium
Come along to our drop in Knit & Stich club here at The Amelia Scott every Wednesday from 1-3pm.
Enjoy meeting and crafting with like minded makers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Monday Murders - 12 week creative writing course
2026-09-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you neurodivergent?
Would you like to explore crime writing in a friendly, supportive group?
This free 12 week course will take you through the stages of crafting a story:

creating a main character
setting your story
devising the perfect criminal mastermind

and much more!
As well as developing your skills, the course will offer you the chance to gain valuable
feedback on your writing. You do not need any previous writing experience, just a desire to develop your skills.
The group is based on discussion and learning together to develop. There is no pressure to write in the group, you can write in your own time and share what you have created if you choose.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to join this group.
For more information and to book your place please contact creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or pop into The Amelia.
Spaces are limited.

Story Time
2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds – it’s great fun!

You can find Kent Libraries online Story time playlist on our You Tube channel.
Research shows that babies and children introduced early to stories and books do better in school in later years. So if you have no time to read tonight, download a free audio story from Storynory or Kent Libraries growing audiobooks collection.
Story Time will be taking place in the Children’s Library (under the beautiful night sky) on Monday Mornings at 11:00 from the 9th May.
No need to book, just drop in.

Saturday Morning Adventurers - A Dungeons & Dragons group for Women
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons, but not been able to find the right group, or not sure where to start?
The Amelia Scott runs a women only Dungeons & Dragons sessions every third Saturday of each month
The group is for women 18+ and is FREE to join.
From 10am till 1pm, join us for monsters, magic, and mayhem
No experience needed, and we’ve got everything you need — just bring your imagination and some dice!
Places are limited to a maximum of 8 so book your place now!
Contact Dan at daniel.huckfield@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Sensing Culture: Group for blind & partially sighted adults
2026-09-25 10:30 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Blind and partially sighted adults are invited to explore The Amelia’s collections through touch, sound and imagination.
Our Sensing Culture workshops offer a relaxed, creative environment where you can experience objects up close, discover new stories and enjoy making art together.
Sessions take place monthly, on the last Friday of each month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, in the Artist Residency Studio at The Amelia Scott.
What to expect
• Object Handling: Explore authentic museum objects through guided touch with support from our trained staff.
• Tactile Tours: Take part in sensory-led journeys through our galleries and private tours of temporary exhibitions.
• Creative Making: Try out different materials and create your own artwork inspired by the collection.
No previous art experience needed.
If you’d like to join or want to know more, please contact Wendy Daws:
– wendy.daws@kab.org.uk
– 01622 691357 (Kent Association for the Blind)
Wendy will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
