something unexpected. something new. a break from the digital noise.Why now?
We want instant answers. We have a question; we pick up our phone. We’re starting a new project; we ask AI how to do it.
But what if we could have a better, more creative idea, if only we gave ourselves a few minutes to tap into our own imagination? (Would a machine suggest you balance a Buddha candle on a pile of gooseberries?)
Analogue Lunch will remind you of the brilliance of your human brain.
Join me and let’s explore where your mind takes you when you let it run free.
How does it work?
Gather together a group of 8-12 colleagues who want to give their brain a chance to breathe, and we’ll meet in your offices. You choose the 90 minute time slot, which could be 12 to 1.30pm or 1pm to 2.30pm, for example.
It happens over lunch, but people can bring whatever they’d like – their usual sandwich / salad / Peking duck, some fruit or just a drink. The session works the same either way.
I’ll lead everyone through some creative writing exercises. If people want to share what they’ve written, that’s great. If they don’t, that’s fine too.
You’ll be able to notice the extraordinary in the everyday, and take a refreshing break from the digital noise.
Who’s leading the session?
I’m Fiona Thompson, the creator of Analogue Lunch, and I’ll lead the session for you.
My writing career spans writing features for national newspapers and magazines, copywriting for everyone from the BBC and Nike to Nokia, and writing for charities. I’ve designed and delivered writing workshops for ITV and Coca-Cola, among others.
This session will draw on all of these experiences, with a dash of inspiration from Natalie Goldberg, the author of Writing Down the Bones and one of the world’s best-known teachers of the free-write method. I travelled to New Mexico for one of her writing retreats and her approach to free writing has influenced my work ever since.
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What do people say about Analogue Lunch?
“Very special to feel so quiet and present with all my colleagues. I felt closer to them than I usually do at lunch – all through being quiet together and listening to my/ourselves.”
“I REALLY enjoyed the workshop. I loved putting my phone away (especially in a group) and engaging with an exercise. I feel like I got to know my colleagues better.”
“I was a little nervous before because I’m not a huge writer but I loved just letting my mind wander on paper. It’s such a nice break from the everyday.”
“I was apprehensive about this session and felt outside my comfort zone. But overall, it was a good experience. My key takeaway was to slow down and savour life.”
“Lovely session. I enjoyed writing but am more of a doodler! So I did both and found it calming.”
“We need this at least once a week.”
Why hold an Analogue Lunch for your team?
Creativity doesn’t thrive under pressure; it needs space to breathe. Analogue Lunch gives your team a dedicated time to slow down, think differently and reconnect with their own ideas, without a screen in sight.
For your people. It’s a genuine break from digital overwhelm: a chance to think, write and remember that the human brain is a remarkable thing. People leave with a renewed confidence in their own thinking, rather than automatically reaching out to a bot. In a world of back-to back meetings and constant notifications, it’s a real boost for wellbeing.
For your organisation. The most innovative companies actively build creative thinking time into their culture. Analogue Lunch makes this easy, enjoyable and surprisingly affordable. If your organisation has a wellbeing or L&D budget, it sits squarely within it. People often find they return to their desks with a more playful, considered approach to the questions they face, which tends to result in better ideas.
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FAQs
Book your Analogue Lunch
Analogue Lunch is priced as a flat rate for each session, not per head, so you know exactly what you’re getting for your investment.
Sessions are currently available at introductory rates while we’re in beta this August.
Please get in touch for a quote.
Call me on 07974 221635.
Email me at fiona@wordspring.co.uk
Analogue Lunch™ is a trademark of Wordspring Limited, application pending.
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