REPORT OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21st NOVEMBER 2006

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!

ONLINE SCRIBBLERS

http://www.onlinescribblers.com

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.

FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS WEBLOG
http://www.nar8or.blogspot.co.uk

FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS WEBSITE

http://www.felixstowescribblers.com

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.

500 word themed topic is on "CHRISTMAS".

Until the next time,

Keep Scribbling!

Dave.