Wind Phones

Pick up the phone and speak the words you want to say. To someone you love. Someone you miss. A friend. A family member. A pet. Your younger self. Your future self.

There is no right or wrong - say your words out loud where no one will hear them and the wind will have a way to heal your soul.

The Bournemouth Writing Festival is creating a network of Wind Phones across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, giving people free places to pause, reflect and connect through the power of words.

Watch our Wind Phone video here.

What is a Wind Phone?

A Wind Phone is a disconnected telephone installed in a peaceful outdoor location.

Initiated in Japan, they encourage reflection, wellbeing, mindfulness and emotional expression.

Dial a name, a memory or a moment.

Then simply speak from the heart.

Many people use Wind Phones to remember loved ones who have died. Others use them to celebrate happy memories, share positive news, practise difficult conversations or take a quiet moment for themselves.

The wind will take care of the rest.

Or perhaps you can use it for your writing. Read dialogue aloud. Speak to your characters. Test a conversation before it reaches the page. Share a poem with the sea, a story with the trees, or a first draft with the wind.

Pick up the phone and dial a character and ask them a question.

Tell them what they should do next. Argue with them. Listen to what they might say back. You might be surprised where the conversation takes you.

As seen on the BBC!

Wind Phones for Dorset

The Bournemouth Writing Festival plans to scatter these wind phones across the conurbation - Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and perhaps into the far reaches of Dorset - as a pop-up/temporary feature for festivals, events, cafes, local businesses, care homes or anyone who wants to have one for a few days.

Find a location by keeping an eye on our social channels, pick up the phone and let the wind carry your words to them. It's free.

By donating, sponsoring a phone or commissioning a bespoke Wind Phone for your school, business, charity, care home or community group, you'll help create places where people can share the words that matter most.

Together, we can create a county-wide network of Wind Phones that support wellbeing, connection, creativity and conversation.

All proceeds go to the Bournemouth Writing Festival to continue our work in the community to inspire all writers to write, regardless of their age, background or ability.

Four Ways to Get Involved

Find a Wind Phone

Our social media channels will tell you where you can find a pop-up wind phone. Just head over to the location and pick up the phone.

It's free.

Borrow a wind phone

You can loan one of our wind phones for free for your businesses, event, festival, cafe or venue for a few days.

Free, but a donation would be appreciated.

Donate to help others

Spread the love by donating to the initiative using the form below and see the Wind Phones across the area.

All proceeds goes towards the Bournemouth Writing Festival, inspiring all writers to write, regardless of the age, background or ability.

Sponsor or create your own Wind Phone

If you are a business and would like a Wind Phone, in your brand colours, then we can custom-make one especially for you.

Or you can sponsor a Wind Phone and have your name on it. For these options, please email us at windphone@bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk and we can discuss the details.

Make a donation or have your own Wind Phone

All proceeds go to the Bournemouth Writing Festival to continue our work in the community to inspire all writers to write, regardless of their age, background or ability. See who we support here.

Amount

£10 Support the cause and spread the love

Support the cause and spread the love

£10

£25 Buys a phone

Buys a phone

£25

£35 Buys a Crate

Buys a Crate

£35

£125 Buys a ready-to-install Wind Phone

Buys a ready-to-install Wind Phone