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.
"Founded in 1982, the Suffolk Book League promotes the pleasures of reading by bringing popular and distinguished writers to speak in Ipswich. You can join the Suffolk Book League at any of our meetings, via this website or by post. Although you are not required to be a member in order to attend our events, membership ensures that you receive the quarterly newsletter 'Book Talk' as well as reduced price entry and the ability to purchase advance tickets.
Message from David Ryland, programme secretary
We're starting 2007 with a visit from the poet and novelist Jill Dawson, followed in February by Kathryn Hughes. We have Hugo Williams, Henry Hitchings and Julian Baggini from March to May and with summer beckoning, June brings a visit from Mavis Cheek. The latter half of the year will include Richard Mabey, Max Hastings, Michele Roberts and Posy Simmonds. "
Apologies for absence: Louis, Caz, Christine, Debra, Judy, Ken, Lisa and Kay.
In attendance were Dick, Alex, Morag, Zoe, Les, Barry, Trish, Di, Liliane, Kate, Peter, Ken and Dave.
WELCOME BACK
It was nice to see Kate and Diane once again.
Diane is in the final year studying for her degree and is currently working on her dissertation on the architecture and gardens of four Suffolk houses. This will keep her rather busy in the forthcoming weeks and she doesn’t expect to be able to attend another Scribblers meeting until the summer.
MEMBER’S NEWS:
There was a large gathering of family, friends and Scribblers at the Cork Function Rooms on Saturday 20th helping Alex, Kay and Morag celebrate their January birthdays. Amongst those present were Diane, who enjoyed her Saturday night out, and Gordon.
Louis has now moved to Network Rail and has found that his position takes up many hours but hopes to attend Scribblers again in February.
Dave is due to give a talk at the Ipswich branch of the Suffolk Family History Society on Ipswich Speedway. This takes place at the Robert Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th February. Admission £2.00. All welcome!
Online Scribblers are still desperately seeking an organiser to run the competitions and provide a regular update letter to members. If you are interested in helping, then please contact either Debbie or Dave.
Thanks are extended to Alex who has been posting on the site regularly and to Ken for offering to assist.
You can keep up to date by visiting the weblog where information and news is displayed. If you have any news, views or items that you would like included then please email them to Alex.
THE PLATFORM
The two 1,500 word assignments were read out by Ken and Peter with Kate also adding a longer work than usual.
Ken’s untitled work was a fascinating opening to a story about a female vampire, a gripping yarn that begs to be extended into a full length story.
Peter provided a novel idea with "The Sea Prize", a special boat constructed with winnings from the lottery.
Kate’s "Wild Life" elaborated on the waning fun of many artistic skills before discovering new found fun and enjoyment in life.
The 500 word assignments began with Liliane and her ‘Wild Life’ that was based on the draw of a tarot card. Trish provided a nice story about "Wild Hares" living in a field. Barry, also with "Wild Life" likened Big Brother to the Houses of Parliament.
Les read his humorous poem about "Bloody Wild Life" about its pests. Alex presented a very atmospheric account of "The Hunter" tracking an elk and preparing for the kill. Dick explained about a cats life in his excellent poem "Felis Catus". Dave rounded off the evening with "Wild Life – 59 Style" about a group of young rockers.
It was nice that feedback was given to all writers and discussions generated by the work. Generally a more disciplined evening and one that will be followed more closely in future.
THE NEXT MEETING will be held on Tuesday 6th February in the café at Felixstowe Library, start time 7.30pm.
The homework assignment will be on ‘The Sea’ and this will go a long way to providing entries to the
Bill Budner Short Story Competition.
The competition has now been launched on behalf of Maureen Budner in memory of her husband Bill, a member of the Scribblers and a well loved character in the area. It is open for a fictional short story inspired by ‘The Sea’ and should be no more than 2,000 words in length. Free to enter this is open to all with separate awards for children of 16 and under at the closing date. All entries should be handed in or posted to staff at Felixstowe Library. Leaflets have been distributed to libraries in the area.
Felixstowe Library staff will produce a short list of entries and Maureen will select the winning entries. The closing date is on Friday 2nd March.
There will be prizes valued £25, £15 and £10 for the best three entries in both categories
The competition is open to ALL Scribblers so I hope you all support it.
Our homework will be to provide just the first 500 words of your story.
Remember time has a bad habit of running away quickly, so please support this competition with short stories only and sending your entries in to Felixstowe Library.
The 1,500 word open themed work will be read out by Les and Dave.
Until next time,
Keep Scribbling!
Dave
This report was produced later than intended due to pressure of work, defective computer equipment and a carbon monoxide emergency! Enough there for a novel, at least!
The competition has now been launched on behalf of Maureen Budner in memory of her husband Bill, a member of the Scribblers and a well loved character in the area. It is open for a fictional short story inspired by ‘The Sea’ and should be no more than 2,000 words in length. Free to enter this is open to all with separate awards for children of 16 and under at the closing date. All entries should be handed in or posted to staff at Felixstowe Library. Leaflets have been distributed to libraries in the area.
Felixstowe Library staff will produce a short list of entries and Maureen will select the winning entries. The closing date is on Friday 2nd March.
There will be prizes valued £25, £15 and £10 for the best three entries in both categories
The competition is open to ALL Scribblers so I hope you all support it.
Toowrite has recently been relaunched. Visit their website for information and competitions : http:\\www.toowrite.com
From the toowrite website....
Welcome to Toowrite.com
Welcome to Toowrite.com - a unique website which gives you the opportunity to showcase your writing talents and be in with a chance to win a £1,000 prize!
You can write up to five true stories about any experience in your life and each one will be featured here on Toowrite.com for the world to read.
Visitors to the resort are to be welcomed in the future by the sight of huge golden sun rays sticking out above trees ahead on the A14.
Three times bigger than the Angel of the North, the sculpture could be as high as the 210ft Trimley water tower, and the rays may electronically rise up and down with the movement of the real sun"
Felixstowe TV: Short Story Competition Launched In Memory Of Bill Budner: "Short Story Competition Launched In Memory Of Bill Budner The Bill Budner Short Story competition, organised by the Felixstowe Scribblers, has been launched. It is open to all, with separate awards for children (16 and under at the closing date), and entries are now invited. Bill Budner, an enthusiastic 'scribbler', died last year, and his wife Maureen is sponsoring the competition in his memory."
The New Wolsey Theatre ‘SUMMER SHORTS’PLAYWRITING COMPETITION During our Pulse Fringe Festival in June 2007, we will be showcasing a number of plays by winners of our ‘Summer Shorts’ Playwriting Competition which we are running for the ten-minute, short first time. To take part in the competition, you need to have attended at least one of the events listed below. Full details of the competition will be announced at the seminar on 22 April and from 23 April at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/outandabout
Book your workshop place on 01473 295900. Places are limited so book early!
Sunday February 11th Lynn Whitehead: Three dimensions (for beginners) Take the first steps to creating dramatic characters and putting them into different settings. Lynn will encourage a small team of professional actors in making your creations three dimensional so you can literally watch them come to life. Lynn is the Community Producer for The New Wolsey Theatre and Director of the Pulse Fringe Festival. 12 places.
Sunday February 25th Steve Waters: Dramatising Space This session will look at the ways in which setting, scene and site might be the hidden character in your work; we will think about images, environments and atmospheres, write scenes, create moments and read play extracts. Geography has never been this much fun... Steve’s plays include English Journeys, After the Gods (Hampstead Theatre) and Clare's Walk (Menagerie Theatre Company). His new play Fast Labour will be staged at the Hampstead Theatre later this year. He convenes the MPhil in playwriting at the University of Birmingham. 18 places.
Sunday March 18th Kate Beales: Reading Between the Lines In this workshop, we will work practically to explore ways in which theatre writers can create a supporting physical language to tell stories beyond the spoken word. Using specific textual examples we will examine the journey from page to stage, and play with the theatrical relationship between “showing” and “telling”. Kate has directed plays and projects for numerous theatres across the UK and overseas, including The English Shakespeare Company and The Orange Tree Theatre Richmond, and now works extensively for the National Theatre Education Department. 18 places
Sunday April 22nd New writing seminar and Launch of ‘Summer Shorts’ Theatre Writing Competition The seminar will include a debate about the merits and demerits of writing short form drama. The panel includes Paul Bourne, Artistic Director of Menagerie Theatre Company. 93 places.
Ipswich Community Radio is running a new project for budding writers.
Do you have a fictional story to tell that reflects an aspect of Ipswich life? Have your story broadcast on FM radio, or published in a book. Join one of our creative writing courses, or send us your short story direct. Alternatively if you are a member of a group that would like to run an onsite workshop we would like to hear from you.
For details please call John on 0780 3751330, Shirley on 01379 668353 or email ipswichstories@icrfm.co.uk
FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS COMMITTEE APPOINTED AT THE AGM.
The Committee
A new committee has been elected for the coming year. With treasurer Caz resigning from office, Peter was voted in as the new treasurer. Kay and Ruth have been added to the committee which now has the following members:
Dave, Secretary; Peter, Treasurer; Kay, Members Secretary; Ruth, Social Secretary; Alex; Morag and Dick.
The committee will meet in February to discuss items raised at the AGM including:
The presence of Felixstowe Scribblers on the Internet.
A more disciplined approach to maintaining word count
The re-introduction of the names in a hat system for readings.
This system would also reveal the person to select the homework theme.
Genre homework will be established.
Each committee member will chair at least one meeting through the year.
Possibility for each member to have an opportunity to deliver a 15 minute talk about something they have learned and instigate a group discussion.
Possibilty for a discussion evening to cover selected aspects of writing.
Provision of anonymous homework to be read by another member at random.
Introduce a quarterly competition amongst members for a trophy that will be engraved with each winner. A small fee would provide a token prize for the winner.
THE NEXT FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS MEETING
The next meeting of the Scribblers will be on Tuesday 23rd January at 7.30pm in the Felixstowe Library. The 500 word homework assignment is Wildlife and the open theme 1,500 word work will be undertaken by Ken and Peter.
NEW FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS COMMITTEE APPOINTED AT THE AGM.
The Committee
A new committee has been elected for the coming year. With treasurer Caz resigning from office, Peter was voted in as the new treasurer. Kay and Ruth have been added to the committee which now has the following members:
Dave, Secretary; Peter, Treasurer; Kay, Members Secretary; Ruth, Social Secretary; Alex; Morag and Dick.
The committee will meet in February to discuss items raised at the AGM including:
The presence of Felixstowe Scribblers on the Internet.
A more disciplined approach to maintaining word count
The re-introduction of the names in a hat system for readings.
This system would also reveal the person to select the homework theme.
Genre homework will be established.
Each committee member will chair at least one meeting through the year.
Possibility for each member to have an opportunity to deliver a 15 minute talk about something they have learned and instigate a group discussion.
Possibilty for a discussion evening to cover selected aspects of writing.
Provision of anonymous homework to be read by another member at random.
Introduce a quarterly competition amongst members for a trophy that will be engraved with each winner. A small fee would provide a token prize for the winner.
THE NEXT FELIXSTOWE SCRIBBLERS MEETING
The next meeting of the Scribblers will be on Tuesday 23rd January at 7.30pm in the Felixstowe Library. The 500 word homework assignment is Wildlife and the open theme 1,500 word work will be undertaken by Ken and Peter.
You are all invited to Alex, Kay and Morag's joint birthday-cum-Felixstowe Scribblers party this coming weekend.
The date is Saturday, 20th January: The start time is 7.30 pm. The venue at the Function Room, Cork Bar, Bent Hill, Felixstowe. The birthday trio have organised a disco and food.
All Scribblers and friends are welcome so come and join the party and toast the birthday folk!
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"They are billing it as the thinking person's American Idol, a search for the next big superstar but with literary, as opposed to pop celebrity, pretensions. Touchstone, an imprint of the publishers Simon & Schuster, yesterday launched First Chapters, a competition designed to find writing talent through the internet. It is inviting unpublished authors to submit the first three chapters of a manuscript to the scrutiny of the voting public. The winner's book will be published and distributed by Touchstone and the author will enjoy a $5,000 (£2,575) cash prize"
Hadleigh Creative Writers are running a daytime course.
Writen by Dave.....
Ruth informs me that Hadleigh Creative Writers are running a daytime course spread over 27 sessions held during term-time only. 10 sessions are non-fiction, 8 sessions are fiction and 8 sessions for other writing opportunities (TV & Radio etc.) I have heard excellent reports of the course, which costs £175. To book, or for further details contact Caroline at Hadleigh Creative Writers.
"Novelist Louise Doughty invited you to join her creative fiction class by writing the first lines of a novel - and write you did. In your thousands. Don't worry if you weren't here at the beginning, you can catch up with Louise's columns and the exercises you've missed below. Join in now and take your first steps to writing a novel in a year."
If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person, saying that, he or she is a company engineer, or telling that they're checking your mobile line, and you have to press #90 or #09 or any other number. End this call immediately without pressing any numbers. There is a fraud company using a device that once you press #90 or #09 they can access your "SIM" card and make calls at your expense. Forward this message to as many colleagues, relatives and friends as you can, to stop it.
"Stephen King has beaten JK Rowling to the title of the UK's favourite literary guilty pleasure. A survey carried out on behalf of the Costa Book Awards 2006 has shown that the thriller writer is the most popular choice among readers looking for an indulgent read, with the adventures of Harry Potter coming a close second.
85% of those surveyed admitted to having an author they turn to for sheer gratification, but whom they might not admit to reading in pubic. Third place in the survey was tied between John Grisham and Dan Brown, while the fourth position was split between Danielle Steel and Catherine Cookson. Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels were placed fifth."
"INDEPENDENT mini-state Sealand could be handed over to new “rulers” - if they are prepared to cough up the asking price of more than £65million.
It's a chance for someone to have their own island home off the Suffolk coast, a real getaway from it all - with just the passing ships and seabirds for company."
"THE self-proclaimed independent state of Sealand is offering backers a unique off-shore investment - a stake in the famous principality.
And now the owners of the former Rough's Tower, a Second World War fort situated six miles of the east coast, believe its location and tax status could be ideal for an outside business to operate."
Excerpt from 'Here, Bullet,' a book of poetry written by Sgt. Brian Turner, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, while he was serving in Iraq:
Here, Bullet If a body is what you want, then here is bone and gristle and flesh. Here is the clavicle-snapped wish, the aorta's opened valves, the leap thought makes at the synaptic gap. Here is the adrenaline rush you crave, that inexorable flight, that insane puncture into heat and blood. And I dare you to finish what you've started. Because here, Bullet, here is where I complete the word you bring hissing through the air, here is where I moan the barrel's cold esophagus, triggering my tongue's explosives for the rifling I have inside of me, each twist of the round spun deeper, because here, Bullet, here is where the world ends, every time. "
There is a competition open for the over 50s – go to www.blinking-eye.co.uk for details.
From the Blinking eye website....
"Blinking Eye Publishing promotes the work of writers over the age of 50 through annual poetry and short story competitions.
To encourage and inspire you, we commission articles and creative work from the best of today's writers - see the list on the right of the page. Many have had experience of judging competitions. They offer entrants their views on many aspects of creative writing. These are the personal views of the writers and will not necessarily reflect those of Blinking Eye Publishing."
Springfield Follies production of Sleeping Beauty.
Book now to see our Tony in the Springfield Follies production of Sleeping Beauty which is being held at Kesgrave Community Centre on Saturdays 27th January and 3rd February at 2.30 and 7.30 pm, and also on Friday 2nd February at 7.30pm. This will also star Rita (of Lost Sock fame i.e. Jacky Meehan).
Liam, from Soham, appeared on national television and persuaded five millionaires, including Geoffrey Archer, to donate over £50,000.
2nd January 2007. The staggering total that Jack’s friend Liam raised in his memory through a sponsored swim and other activities amounted to over £13,000. Then, tonight, Liam, from Soham, appeared on national television and persuaded five millionaires, including Geoffrey Archer, to donate over £50,000 towards providing a holiday caravan in Yorkshire for children suffering from cancer.
Apologies for absence: Barry, Christine, Debra, Judy, Ken, Lesley, Lisa and Ruth,In attendance were Dick, Morag, Liliane, Alex, Les, Tony, Peter, Trish, Lauren, Kay, Zoe, Aimee, Scott, Dave and a surprise visitor, Caz.
WELCOME
Trish introduced her 11 year old granddaughter Lauren to the Scribblers. Lauren is very interested in writing and wants to be an author when she grows up. She has already begun writing a novel and brought along the first chapter to share with us. At break time she even recited a poem she had written recently. Lauren hopes to be able to attend in school holidays.
A warm welcome for Caz who arrived mid meeting and settled in amongst her friends once again. It was lovely to see her and a privilege for us to each receive a copy of Jack’s Poems, so professionally produced as a gift by Eric Vanlint. This is not to be confused with the tribute to Jack that Debbie has produced and is available at http://www.onlinescribblers.com
MEMBER’S NEWS:
Following the terrible murders of five women in Ipswich, it was good to see so many people in attendance. That a Trimley based man had been arrested seemed very close to home – no closer though than Scott and Aimee whose home backs onto one in the centre of the investigation.
That a second man was arrested, this time in London Road Ipswich brought back some happier memories to Dave whose childhood home (now the Alilacs Guest House) faced down Elliott Street and was virtually opposite the property under investigation.
Lisa has been in touch, unable to attend for some time now, but following these events has decided to leave her attendance until the New Year. She sent her regards to everyone.
With the severe decline in the weather, Judy wisely decided that the drive from the depths of Suffolk on unlit, ungritted roads would have been too hazardous. She is soon flying off out to Burma for another travelling holiday and will, doubtless, fill in the details when she returns in February. Judy sent her best wishes to everyone for the festive season.
Debra sent her apologies as she was unwell and now misses the next two or three meetings as she is flying out to Australia to meet her stepson and new grandchild. Grandchild? She must be in the running for the youngest gran ever!
Christine was unable to attend whilst Lesley had a prior engagement in London. Ken was held up at work and sent his regards for the Christmas period. Barry was also unable to attend but will return in the New Year.
Ruth sent her apologies in. Her daughter Amber was rushed to hospital at lunchtime on Tuesday and was admitted being kept in for the following nights. Fortunately Ruth was able to collect her in time for the special night so hopefully they will have enjoyed a happy family Christmas.
Christmas messages have been received from Bob Van Wormer of the Butternut Valley Writers in the USA, from former regulars Patricia, Gilly, Marilyn, Desmond and a long catch up email from Belinda and Geoff in Australia. Messages have also been received from Debbie at Online Scribblers and her members Rochelle and Jojo.
Belinda says that she and Geoff have finally settled into their new home in Morayfield, Queensland. They have been busy with security work for the Robbie Williams concerts. Now a member of a writers group close to home, Belinda says it provides information on how and what to write for publication rather than the homework assignments that are shared at Scribblers. True to form, she says she misses us all – and it is fair to say the feeling is mutual.
Extracts from the tribute to Jack that was written for the website, have been published in the January edition of Writers’ News.
MEMBERS ACTIVITIES
Bill Budner Short Story Competition.
The competition has now been launched on behalf of Maureen Budner in memory of her husband Bill, a member of the Scribblers and a well loved character in the area. It is open for a fictional short story inspired by ‘The Sea’ and should be no more than 2,000 words in length. Free to enter this is open to all with separate awards for children of 16 and under at the closing date. All entries should be handed in or posted to staff at Felixstowe Library. Leaflets have been distributed to libraries in the area.
Felixstowe Library staff will produce a short list of entries and Maureen will select the winning entries. The closing date is on Friday 2nd March.
There will be prizes valued £25, £15 and £10 for the best three entries in both categories
The competition is open to ALL Scribblers so I hope you all support it.
The latest news from Felixstowe TV about their next film is that there is to be an early years meeting that will finally discuss the project. There are elements from all the entries sent in by the Felixstowe Scribblers that they like and all our waiting for a decision will soon be worthwhile.
Those two old characters Bill and Bert from the Lost Sock have now appeared rather shell shocked in a short clip on the Felixstowe TV Advent calendar.
FORTHCOMING PARTY:
A very special social event is planned for one Saturday in January, probably at the Cork Function Room in Felixstowe. This is being organised privately but invites go to all Scribblers to celebrate the birthday of not one, not two but three of our members! Birthday greetings to Morag, Kay and Alex. Details will be circulated as soon as possible.
The Tribute to Our Jack is now available at Online Scribblers. You may need to register as a member to access the site where you will then be able to read and download the work.
Thanks are extended to Alex who has been posting on the site regularly. I hope to be able to start posting again during January once a new broadband connection is supplied by ntl.
Don’t forget that you can keep up to date by logging onto the weblog where information and news is displayed. If you have any news, views or items that you would like included then please email them to Alex or myself.
THE PLATFORM
In an unusually shorter version of the platform, there were still some excellent little stories that were read out. From Liliane came a modern day fairy tale, "Green Fairy". This was followed by the first chapter of Lauren’s book entitled "The Magic Within". Very well written for one so young and, no doubt, we will soon be hearing the second instalment.
Alex kindly read out the true story that Gordon had submitted for the last meeting. How sad that it may be some time before we have any more stories from him.
Peter read out "Energy in Waiting" and Trish "The Yoga Ladies" whilst Les read out "Hail Mary" a Christmas greetings poem to the Scribblers.
Tony shared a rare poem "Nocturnal Wanderer", Kay read out "Mistletoe", Dick followed with "Entertaining Santa", and Dave finalised the homework assignments for the year with "Inebriation".
FUTURE MEETINGS:
We have agreed with the Library a slight change in our usual sequence of meetings for JANUARY only. The two meetings will be held on 9th and 23rd January before reverting to the established first and third Tuesdays of the month in February.
Our next meeting will be the AGM to be held on Tuesday 9th January and you are invited to submit items for inclusion on the Agenda. The agenda will be forwarded later.
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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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"Novelist Louise Doughty invited you to join her creative fiction class by writing the first lines of a novel - and write you did. In your thousands. Don't worry if you weren't here at the beginning, you can catch up with Louise's columns and the exercises you've missed below. Join in now and take your first steps to writing a novel in a year."
There is a competition open for the over 50s – go to www.blinking-eye.co.uk for details.
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