We are a long established Writers Circle based in Felixstowe, Suffolk. This Weblog will be about us, Writing, Writing Competitions, Writing in Felixstowe, life and generally what we are up to as a Group and individuals and what interests us.
We are based in Felixstowe but our membership comes both from a wide area within Suffolk and we also have many 'online' members from around the UK, Europe and the US.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Please note our New! contact address is scribblers@btinternet.com . Please note all previous email addresses are now defunct.
"David Mitchell was no doubt celebrating last night, when it was announced that he was in the running for the £25,000 Costa (formerly Whitbread) novel award with Black Swan Green. He may be less pleased this morning to find out that the same book has won him a place on the shortlist for the Literary Review Bad Sex award."
Apologies for absence: Gordon, Louis, Lesley, Ken, Zoe and Ruth.
In attendance were Debra, Christine, Liliane, Morag, Judy, Les, Tricia, Alex, Kay, Tony, Dick, Dave and new member Barry.
Owing to some computer problems this report will be rather briefer than usual. Hopefully services will return to normal soon.
MEMBER’S NEWS:
A warm welcome to Barry, author of the children’s book, ‘Sidney the Scammell’, a lovely book with some beautiful illustrations. Barry has been following the fortunes of the Scribblers through the website and decided to come along for his first visit.
It was good to see Les back in action and, despite his sciatica, was on top form. Christine too, returned after missing a meeting whilst Tony, now in between shows, was back where he belongs – at Scribblers.
Louis was on nights somewhere out in the draughty countryside whilst Gordon had to attend another function which he was unable to escape.
Ken was tied up at work and Lesley was unable to attend whilst Zoe had a church meeting to attend.
Ruth was at the new Woodbridge group but explained it was rather disappointing with only three writers attending. The group formed after the Scribblers evening there. It does meet one Tuesday a month and starts at meets at 6.00pm.
MEMBERS ACTIVITIES
There was some discussion on the progress of the outline plays that were submitted to Felixstowe TV some months ago. The latest news is that there is some movement now and there seems to be a likelihood of one of three stories being adopted. One is from Les whose outline story based at Landguard and another from Kay, her story centred on the Spa. No final decision has been taken, but it is likely that we will hear in the forthcoming weeks.
Talking of Felixstowe TV, does anyone recall the two old characters Bill and Bert in the Lost Sock? Well watch out! They could re-appear somewhere near you quite soon!
The autumn competition has obviously closed now but voting online - and for offline members too – has been extended until Saturday 2nd December so, if you haven’t already done so, then please cast your vote. The winner will be announced both on line and at our next meeting on 5th December when another competition will be launched.
Don’t forget to keep up to date by logging onto the weblog where information and news will be displayed. If you have any news, views or items that you would like included then please email them to Alex and myself.
THE PLATFORM
Very brief this time – with apologies.
Judy : Antigua : Memories of a visit there in 1994
Dick : Things That Go Bump In The Fort : First draft of the pamphlet outlining ghostly goings on at Landguard Fort.
Kay : Metamorphosis : A collection of thought.
Alex: Backspin : A tale of a DJ.
Barry : Introduction of book : based on true event of lost aircraft in Australia.
Trish : The Bitch Bitch Bird & Felixstowe in Winter : Two poems.
Les : Romance in the Dordogne, Dreams to Treasure & To The Next Generation: Three poems.
Morag : A Birthday to Remember : A Maori type 50th.
Liliane : Aunt’s Flat : A description.
Christine : This Old World, Drunken Seafarer & Go Back to Your Dreams : Three poems.
Debra : Turn Again : Bedroom tales. Dave : Humbug : Sweetshop timeslip.
THE NEXT MEETING :
Tuesday 5th December, 7.30pm at Felixstowe Library. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.
1,500 word open themed topics to be presented by Tricia and Barry.
"ARTS and heritage experts are to gather in Felixstowe for a brainstorming session to look at turning an historic Napoleonic fort into a million pound-plus attraction for visitors and residents.
The “scoping day” is to take place on Friday and will look at a wide range of ideas for the Martello Tower on the resort's south seafront.
The area around the 19th century fort is to be turned into a maritime park with some housing, but councillors believe the tower could be turned into a prestigious arts centre for the resort."
Observe the surge on the night of the 31st and morning of the 1st.
From the Evening Star....
At Felixstowe, there were spectacular scenes as the waves struck the prom and shot 30ft into the air at the resort's West End in Sea Road, and at the East Beach swept across the prom and into Undercliff Road East.
Spectacular video footage of the scene was taken by Evening Star IT technician, Stephen Doick and can be seen exclusively on the Star website.
Mr Doick, of Queen's Road, Felixstowe, said: "I always drive to look at the water on my way to work and I was really surprised today.
"The water was almost touching the top end of the pier and I was fascinated by the whole thing so I got out and videoed it.
A link to this exclusive Evening Star content is provided for your convinience.
"Some of the beach huts had been moved because of the power of the sea; I have never seen it like this before.
"It the worst and most dramatic its been in Felixstowe and I go down every day. It was fascinating to see and I could have watched it all day."
Sections of prom were damaged as coping stones were lifted and ripped from their positions, beach huts smashed together, and a Peter's Ice Cream kiosk badly damaged. Gardens were also flooded as the sea reached the floodgates.
Today marks the start of NaNoWriMo -- the national novel-writing month. The challenge is to write an entire novel in one day. NaNoWriMo has a bunch of community stuff and infrastructure to get you writing.
Interested? Then why not join us at one of our meetings?
We meet on the First and Third Tuesday of each month at the Felixstowe Library in Crescent Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BY., meetings start at 7.30 pm and we endeavour to be finished by 10pm.
The New!2009 programme is:-
All meetings are held at Felixstowe Library
Start at 7.30 pm and finish by 10.00 pm.
Suggested 50 pence donation per meeting, includes tea or coffee
January
20 Bill Budner Trophy – Anonymous competition for attending writers only
24 Social meal at Castle Lodge Hotel
25 Group session with Maureen Blundell at Castle Lodge Hotel
February
3 Meeting
17 Meeting
March
3 Meeting
17 Creative writing exercise
April
7 Meeting
21 Meeting
May
5 Meeting
19 Bill Budner Trophy – Anonymous competition for attending writers only
June
2 Meeting
16 Meeting
Beach Party Social to be arranged June/July
July
7 Meeting
21 Creative writing exercise
August
4 Meeting
18 Meeting
September
1 Meeting
15 Bill Budner Trophy – Anonymous competition for attending writers only
October
6 Meeting
20 Torchlight Halloween Meeting
November
3 Meeting
17 Meeting
December
1 Meeting
15 Creative writing exercise followed by the Christmas party.
Remember, membership is FREE, so why not come along? We ask for an optional donation of 50p per meeting to help towards running costs but that does include tea or coffee and a biscuit!
New!IMPORTANT - you can help.....do you know information or content that would help other readers of the Felixstowe Scribblers Weblog?...mail us at Dave Feakes, scribblers@btinternet.com with your comments, additions and suggestions TA! The Scribblers.
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The Felixstowe Scribblers are an initiative created with the support of Suffolk County Council to help, support and encourage writers living in Suffolk.
Eastern Angles brings its unique theatrical vision to this first stage adaptation of Loius de Bernieres' latest novel.
Apologies for absence: Gordon, Louis, Lesley, Ken, Zoe and Ruth.
Spectacular video footage of the scene was taken by Evening Star IT technician, Stephen Doick and can be seen exclusively on the Star website.
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