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.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
THE WRITERS’ CAFÉ
A packed house savoured the warm and friendly atmosphere at Starbucks in Ipswich on an evening when many writers shared their stories and poetry. Dave, representing Felixstowe Scribblers, read out "Homeward Bound" a work that originated through the group's homework assignments. The evening was testament to the hard work of Tony and his team who organised a throughly enjoyable evening when old friends met up and new friends were made during the event. A great big thankyou to them all. Another WRITERS’ CAFÉ is being organised for March 2008 whilst plans are afoot to run two writers workshops and a short story competition.
Hi Dribblers, it seems that you are managing to struggle on without me; well done! I have missed you all very much but I still can't bl**dy write; I do try but I just sit at the keyboard and my mind is blank, must be going senile amongst other things! Joan and I are going to Spain for Christmas, that should be interesting, may even inspire me, hope so. I hope I can join you at the Grosvenor in January, something to look forward to. We are Pet sitting at Kessingland at the moment; six weeks this time, a long stretch but it has given us a chance to really chill out and get to know each other; I didn't know she had gone grey and she had forgotten just how handsome I was, a revelation!! Give my best wishes for a Happy Christmas to the Nibblers and warn them that I'll be back in the new year. Be lucky!! Les.
Les, whose sense of humour is really missed at meetings, is pictured here with his lovely wife Joan at a Felixstowe Scribblers Social Evening held in the Grosvenor.
REPORT OF THE MEETING HELD 20th NOVEMBER 2007 In the Chair: Dave.
Apologies for absence were received from Ken, Alex, Morag, Ruth and Judy.
In attendance were Tony, Dick, Rosie, Jane, Trish, Liliane, Peter, Barry, Dave and Stephen.
SCRIBBLERS NEWS.
Ruth emailed some devastating news. She said:
“Things are not so good for me. I’ve discovered, after 4 months of waiting for news, that my agent never sent off the manuscript. I’ve sacked her, but received no apology or explanation. Now I have to find a new agent...I’m upset and angry but know I must persevere.
“On 19th Nov I go on a weeks writing course. It’s part of the Escalator award, but I can’t say I’m looking forward to it. It’s a long time to be away from the kids…”
It is hard enough finding an agent, but when you do, you would expect that they would do their utmost to place your work. Fingers crossed that Ruth finds a new one and that she enjoyed her course.
Judy sent in her apologies as she are Ron were going to their boat for a couple of days before sailing upriver to Melton to be hauled out for the winter. The rest of us are waiting to hear about her book…
Morag had a prior engagement for the evening and Alex texted to say he was off to the theatre with Susan Hawkes whose new play, Breaking the Chain, about Thomas Clarkson and the abolition of slavery was released earlier this month.
Following the meeting an email popped in from Ken that said,
“My sincerest apologies for missing the meeting. I got stuck in London until late last night, by the time I'd gotten home I'd given up the will to live let alone email. It was a last minute meeting, we did a delivery to the customer over the weekend, which went completely t*ts up, so yesterday was the 'post mortem'. Thankfully neither I nor any of our lads were the cause of the catalogue of errors, for a change..…”
Next Tuesday 27 NOVEMBER is the WRITERS’ CAFÉ @ STARBUCKS, BUTTERMARKET, IPSWICH, starting at 7.00PM. Dave has booked his place and is due to read one of his short stories during the event. If you would like to go but haven’t yet booked a place then either phone 01473 432869 or email: info.ip-art@ipswich.gov.uk
January is going to be an interesting month. Our first meeting will be the AGM on the 8th January (that’s the second Tuesday of the month) followed on 22nd January (the fourth Tuesday) with the competition for the Bill Budner trophy that Rosie is keeping polished for us. Then it’s the CHRISTMAS SOCIAL on Tuesday 29th January 2008 at the Grosvenor in Ranelagh Road Felixstowe. Menu’s should be available at the start of January when bookings and meal orders will be taken.
Moving into February our meetings will revert to the usual 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Don’t forget that our official website at http://felixstowescribblers.com is up and running and there will be some additions to the site soon so please have a look from time to time.
Most up to date information is shown on our weblog at the usual address - http://nar8or.blogspot.com Don’t forget that if you have any news of our old friends, or if you have some news you would like to share or an event you‘d like to advertise, then let us know and we will include it on our weblog.
The Online Scribblers competition, dedicated to Jack Wilkinson, revolves around a picture that is posted in the competition forum at http://onlinescribblers.com The competition closes on 30th November so there is time to enter for members and still time to register and enter by following the online instructions or emailing Vincent West the organiser@onlinescribblers.com
The 1,500 word open themed homework assignments.
Dick: William Brown Eat Your Heart Out: (True Story) A tale about a group of schoolboys watching the inept training efforts of the Home Guard all ending up falling into the lake. The boys then invented a painful game of botching…
Peter: Where the Sun Shines Brightly: A geography lesson for us all as the author seemingly toured all the hot spots of the world including the first rain for two years in the Algarve, the Red Sea where they dived in to cool off even though it was frequented by sharks..
The 500 word homework assignment on ‘Birthday‘.
Liliane: Everything Will Be Alright: Mum and Dad were being nice to each other again. There was a birthday party for Dad, but Nadia knew the ghosts were still there. She healed Dads gunshot wound…
Jane: Archie: Used to have a 45 minute lunch time walk on the seafront until the letter arrived. Unwanted retirement. He stopped his walks and became scruffy until he was given a birthday and retirement present of a dog..
Trish: Just Another Day: A moving sonnet of 14 lines about another forgotten birthday and the hopes for ‘Happy Birthday Mum’ dashed once again.
Stephen: The Birthday: She was so different at the dance, in her blue dress instead of scruffy jeans. He fell in love with her. They went out onto the balcony where the romance began that ended in marriage.
Rosie: Rainy Day: Her 18th birthday, into womanhood. Mother knew she had gone. She came home early to meet her boyfriend Tom but it was Tom in a chat room on her computer.
Tony: Continuation of The Things We Do For Timothy Whiteboots: Another amusing Perry Tratchett instalment drifting on a boat on the lake which was placid. Looking up At the night sky and the constellations of Kipling the Cup Cake and Churchill the Pipe…
Dave: Birth Day: True story of the concern for mother and unborn first child in hospital, snow storm that cut the town off and the eventual safe arrival of baby.
Barry: Birthdays: A late attempt at getting inspiration for the theme. First effort was rubbished by wife, then he looked at all the pictures of the family pinned on the notice board and remembered the kids birthdays were the best.
Peter: On behalf of Chris in Cairns: Read out an amusing story that Chris had written both in the Suffolk dialect and in Australian, or was that English?
Thanks to Liliane for collecting the key once again, to Trish for supplying a delicious beetroot cake, and for everyone present for their great writing that provided another tremendous evening.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th December in the Café Libra at Felixstowe Library. Start time 7.30 pm.
The 500 word homework theme is ‘ABSENT FRIENDS‘. which, with Christmas approaching, may be an apt subject.
The open themed 1,500 word homework assignment will be undertaken by Liliane and Stephen.
So until next time….
Keep Scribbling!
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Write a poem about Felixstowe.
United Press runs the biggest free-to-enter annual poetry contest in the UK and gives £1000 to each annual winner. We also run other big-prize poetry competitions. All are free to enter, and open to both new and established poets, young and old. On this website you can read about our free service to young poets, our charity work, and you can submit a poem of your own.
A new Online Scribblers completion has begun and runs to the end of the month. Dedicated to Jack Wilkinson who loved nature and wildlife, this competition revolves round a picture that is posted in the competition forum at http://onlinescribblers.com
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NEW WRITING PARTNERSHIP
Refugee Week 08: FREE Workshop and Networking Event
January 25th, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library Training Room
New Writing Partnership would like to offer organizations who are interested the chance to develop ideas for projects and events for Refugee Week 2008 (16th to 22nd June).
Refugee week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK.
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Join The Christmas Morning Charity Dip! The call has gone out today for more Christmas Day swimmers to join in raising money for the St Elizabeth Hospice. The swim takes place at Cobolds Point at 10am, and everyone is welcome to participate or just watch. It was a great success last year, and organisers would like to make it even bigger and better this year. Anyone who is interested can contact Peter Burt on 01394 285450.
ONLINE SCRIBBLERS NEWSLETTER No 11 18th NOVEMBER 2007
I hope everyone is keeping well and finding plenty of time to enjoy our shared love of writing.
I must confess that I am a little disappointed with the competition with only one entrant at the present time.
The photograph is a terrific idea and though it seems a difficult subject it needn’t be a fishy type story at all! There’s always a tail/tale to tell that might involve water. I think that I will have to enter myself. So come on Scribblers! Why not have a go too!
Dedicated to Jack Wilkinson the competition runs until 30th November before online judging begins.
Mentioning Jack reminds me that his mother Caz has placed some work in “Your Work Forum” that includes several photographs of Jack. Well worth a visit and perhaps leaving a few comments too.
This is what the forum is all about, writing and sharing work, adding comments or observations. Look forward to seeing your work there too!
Felixstowe Scribblers have forwarded a notice from Ip-Art who are organising a
WRITERS’ CAFÉ @ STARBUCKS, BUTTERMARKET, IPSWICH on TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM
Personally I’d love to attend but I live too far away to be able to make it.
If you have any ideas you would like Online Scribblers to adopt then please let me know and I will do my best to oblige. You can always email me at organiser@onlinescribblers.com or PM me in the forums.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th November in the Café Libra at the Felixstowe Library at 7.30 pm.
The open themed 1,500 word homework assignment will be undertaken by Peter and Dick whilst "BIRTHDAY" is the 500 word assignment for the rest of us.
A reminder to everyone that we have been invited to the WRITERS’ CAFÉ event @ STARBUCKS, BUTTERMARKET, IPSWICH on TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM where you can read your own work, in public in a café atmosphere and join like-minded people sharing two hours of creativity and inspiration. Listen to, and participate in an eclectic and fascinating evening of local literature.
Reading places at this free event are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is essential to book so call or email now to ensure you are part of this exciting evening – please remember to say whether you wish to read. Booking details, Tel: 01473 432869 or email: info.ip-art@ipswich.gov.uk
Dave is going to the event and has offered to read out his work but says he doesn't want to be lonely, so if you can, please book for this free event.
Vincent from Online Scribblers is hoping there are some more entries for their competition, the last of the year. Dedicated to our Jack why not have a go and if you aren't a member then you are welcome to register. Details will be found on the Online Scribblers website at http://onlinescribblers.com or email Vincent at organiser@onlinescribblers.com
Prose and Poetry Prizes 2007 from The New Writer magazine
Now in its eleventh year, one of the major annual international competitions for short stories, novellas, single poems, poetry collections, essays and articles; offers cash prizes as well as publication for the prize-winning writers in The Collection, special edition of The New Writer magazine each July (back copies available from website). Closing date 30 November 2007
Short Stories, Novellas/Serials - stories up to 4,000 words, serials/novellas up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre (not children's). Previously published work is not eligible. Short Stories: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Novella: 1st prize £300. Entry fees £4 per short story (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee) or £10 per serial/novella.
Single Poems and Collections - single poems up to 40 lines and collections of between 6 - 10 poems. Single poem entries must be previously unpublished; previously published poems can be included as part of a collection. Collection: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Single: 1st prize £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50. Entry fee £4 per single poem (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee, £10 per collection.
Essays, Articles, Interviews - covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense up to 2,000 words. 1st prize £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Single entry £4 (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee).
All work should be clearly typed, double-spaced (except poetry), on one side of white A4 paper and paperclipped. Entrants may make as many submissions as they wish but please include your name, address, title of entry, word count and category on a separate cover sheet with every entry. Preliminary judging will be carried out by The New Writer editorial board with guest judges making the final selection so there should be no identifying marks on the entries. Judges in recent years include Robyn Young, Robert Seatter, Mimi Thebo, Simon Scarrow, Jane Draycott, Ros Barber, Margaret Graham, Phil Whitaker.
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For a free recent back copy of the magazine send 2 x first class stamps (UK) or 5 International Reply Coupons (Overseas) to: The New Writer, PO Box 60, Cranbrook, TN17 2ZR.
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Apologies for absence were received from Ken who is under orders decorating. A late call from husband Andrew stranded at work meant that Ruth was unable to attend.
In attendance were Tony, Dick, Rosie, Jane, Pat, Trish, Alex, Liliane, Ally, Judy, Peter, Morag, Barry and Stephen.
Our friend Allen Williams. Morag attended Allen’s wake at the Bull in Woodbridge and was made very welcome by Allen’s family. She said “It was lovely to meet Allen’s daughters, and Ron, his son in law, was delighted that I had managed to attend. The funeral service was held at a green cemetery near Harwich, with views to the Orwell on one side, and the railway line on the other, so just what Allen would have wanted. He left a message saying he wanted no sadness, only fun and laughter, and it was a jolly occasion. All the cards were on show, including the one from Scribblers. Allen’s daughter said how much her Dad had enjoyed going, and her husband said he would look out for his ‘chair’ in Felixstowe library.
I also met Nigel, Allen’s brother, who was so like Allen it was uncanny. He even spoke in the same voice – all in all, a touching occasion.”
Judy also explained how she had got to know Allen so much more than most when she was able to bring him along to the Scribblers. A really great character who will be missed by all those who knew him.
Scribblers News:
Due to some rather annoying upgrades being made by my ISP, over the last two weeks I suffered the loss of television and broadband services which, in consequence, meant that all my email accounts, including the scribblers addresses, were severed. It took but a moment to disconnect my services but fifteen days to reconnect everything. During this time many emails were either returned to sender as undelivered or completely lost in the great void. Hardly a good advert for my ISP and certainly frustrating for me. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
We have been informed that Les had another seizure last week, and although he has recovered, he is finding it impossible to write anything at all, even reading a book is difficult for him. Joan, his wife, says:
“The GP has explained that parts of his memory are failing, and there isn't a lot that can be done. He is very jolly about it, but I know it upsets him. I thought I would let you know the situation.
Perhaps one day he will be able to visit the Scribblers again.
Best wishes to you all, Joan.”
Morag reports that she had a fantastic night at the ‘frite night’ and thought the organizers should be congratulated on a really fun and entertaining night even though she spent most of the night screaming as the ghosts and ghouls kept leaping out from every dark corner! It was great!
Scott, in a role of reporter, sends this to us:
Fright at the fort
I had never been inside the fort, so it was a new experience, and here I was standing inside the courtyard at night; not just any night, Halloween.
It was dark, cold and very eerie; a large crowd filled the yard. We were all in high spirits, possibly due to the free drink on arrival. The only one who was not in a good mood was a witch, slowly burning at the stake. Nothing seemed to be happening while we all chatted and then screams could be heard and the bells started to ring. Then suddenly, we were thrown into darkness as the lights went out. Michael Jackson’s Thriller started to play and people started to scream in the dark.
Flashes went off and it became clear we were not alone as ghosts and ghouls appeared around us. The lights returned and we were then invited on a ghost walk.
It was a thrilling trek through the dark and misty corridors with spiders, bats and frights round every corner. Then we met a ghostly nurse who told us a tale of a soldier’s tragic death in a bathtub in the very room we were in. I was then met by Death, that was on his fag break, and coughing (of should that be coffin) which seemed ironic and rather surreal.
Then there was a rather rounded Henry the VIII and his executioner proving why he was head and shoulders above his wives. The witches of Landguard cackled at us next and asked for men, young men, then any men just as long as they were fresh, as they were brewing in the cauldron something rather nasty. At this stage we looked around some of the less lit areas, but not for long, it was a little too creepy.
As we ventured back to the bar we found a nice little cake and tea shop. Next we listened as the exorcist with blues brother shades told us another tale of woe. Then a ghostly woman appeared moaning in Portuguese at the loss of her husband.
At this point, we were having a fantastic time and so was everyone else. We then met a rather excited Jack the Ripper, complete with liver and heart. He also gave us his card, promising a carvery and a ripping time. Then came Sweeney Todd offering a quick shave while his lovely wife dished out tasty pies. Mine had a rather large finger hanging out of it.
There were a couple of tarot card readers and a medium offering their physic powers to those wishing to cross their palms with silver with a little wait due to the queues. Our journey was coming to an end and we had had a great time. On our way out we visited the Apothecary shop where I was offered a cure for baldness and bowel problems. I wonder how they knew? We received some rosemary to ward off evil spirits before being released into the night.
Overall, it was a really enjoyable night and we can’t wait for next year. The only tip would be to use plastic cups as we had to keep returning to the bar to drop glasses off and I bet they will be finding glasses in strange places for the next century. All I can say to end this is, if you missed it, get in early next year and for those doing it, more of the same, possibly a few tales around a fire first to warm up then let us loose. Once again, a frightful night filled with terror and fun.
Dick, as one of the Landguard Fort personnel, talked of the spirits past, pronounced that it had been a huge success.
A message from John in St Albans following his recent visit to Scribblers with Ruth and receiving a copy of our anthology of 2004. John writes:
“Thankyou and the happy band of Scribblers for the delightful anthology of 2004. Also for your kind invitation to your meetings which I have already found informative and a pleasure to attend. It makes me wish we had moved to and lived in Felixstowe, I will have to be content with looking forward to next year. Wishing you all happy and successful scribbling. Yours sincerely, John.”
It was nice to see Judy back at Scribblers again. She informed us that she has had her draft copy of her first book back and edited it for any errors prior to publication. It looks as if the book will now be released possibly next month or the beginning of next year. We all wish her success with the end result which will, we all believe, be a great work.
WRITERS’ CAFÉ
Here is something that may interest several of our members. It’s an event that will take place at Starbucks in Ipswich. If you are interested in attending the event then please remember to book your place at the address shown below and also let me know at scribblers.1@ntlworld.com.
WRITERS’ CAFÉ
@ STARBUCKS, BUTTERMARKET, IPSWICH
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM Read your own work, in public in a café atmosphere
Join like-minded people and share two hours of creativity and inspiration
Listen to, and participate in an eclectic and fascinating evening of local literature
Reading places at this free event will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. But it is essential to book so call or email now to ensure you are part of this exciting evening – please remember to say whether you wish to read.
THE CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: will be held on Tuesday 29th January 2008 at the Grosvenor in Ranelagh Road Felixstowe. Menu and bookings will be available for our first meeting. It will be a good idea to order your meals in advance so that the chef knows what to expect! More details nearer the time.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Our official website at http://felixstowescribblers.com is now up and running again thanks to Alex. We hope to make some additions to the site soon so please have a look from time to time.
Most up to date information is shown on our weblog at the usual address - http://nar8or.blogspot.com Don’t forget that if you have any news of our old friends, or if you have some news you would like to share, then let us know and we will include it on our weblog.
A new Online Scribblers completion has begun and runs to the end of the month. Dedicated to Jack Wilkinson who loved nature and wildlife, this competition revolves round a picture that is posted in the competition forum at http://onlinescribblers.com If you are not already a member then you can either follow the instructions on their home page to register or email the organiser@onlinescribblers.com
The 1,500 word open themed homework assignments.
Trish: Jaca; The name means Jewel of God. Kingfishers view of a proposed building project in an area of designated beauty which was scuppered by heavy rain and floods.
Judy: Burma - Keng Tong Shan State. A trip to a village where men smoked opium and had black teeth. Lethargic life so different from other nearby villages.
The 500 word homework assignment on ‘Water‘.
Dave: Salty Water: A disastrous day at the beach - even worse at home.
Tony: The Things We Do for Timothy White-Boots: Another fantastic Perry Trachett tale of mayhem - this time a boat trip.
Dick: The Golden Venture: A cantata about Thomas Cavendish from which the poem “Mother Ocean Rocks us Gently” was taken.
Rosie: Mercury: Poetic and visual work about a trip to London, a stolen briefcase which was tossed into the Thames.
Jane: Broken Waters: Laura’s waters break in Tesco’s resulting in naming the baby Tess.
Pat: The Vital Ingredient: In Kenya an Austrian water diviner looking for bore holes on the African plains when water is so important during the drought.
Alex: The Dip: Cycle ride to the sea for a swim got into trouble. Panic. Manages to swim back and crawl out.
Liliane: A Walk Down to the Bay: A family trip to the bay at Ku-ring-gai National Park in Sydney, Australia in a 34° C temperature.
Ally: Silver Sixpence: Coral found her husband in bed with her sister. Tossed coin into the sea and made a wish. Turned into a mermaid and slid into the water from the end of the pier. Searches the seabed for the coin to cancel her wish.
Peter: Washing to Excess: Boy complaining about his mother’s obsession with making him wash relentlessly.
Morag: Generation Gap: Grand-daughter comes to stay.
Barry: Trespass: Three girls swimming in precious water in lake. Says he’ll wait until they are finished before he feeds the alligators.
Thanks to Liliane for collecting the key once again, to Morag for chairing the meeting and taking the notes and yet another terrific set of stories that made certain the evening was another enjoyable Felixstowe Scribblers experience.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th November in the Café Libra at Felixstowe Library. Start time 7.30 pm.
The 500 word homework theme is ‘BIRTHDAY‘. which should remind us to check our calendars for those forgotten dates…
The open themed 1,500 word homework assignment will be undertaken by Peter and Dick.
So until next time….
Keep Scribbling!
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Read your own work, in public in a café atmosphere
Join like-minded people and share two hours of creativity and inspiration
Listen to, and participate in an eclectic and fascinating evening of local literature
Reading places at this free event will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. But it is essential to book so call or email now to ensure you are part of this exciting evening – please remember to say whether you wish to read.
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th November in the Café Libra at the Library at 7.30 pm. The three week break since the last meeting has seemed like an age!
The open themed 1,500 word homework assignment will be undertaken by Judy and Trish whilst the 500 word assignment for the rest of us is 'Water.'
There is little news from the Scribblers camp at present although I await a report of the Frite Nite at Landguard Fort - if everyone survived the lock-in!
My own experiences from that paricular day revolved around another hectic day at the office, so to speak, a visit to the GP, then home to find our television services fully restored after 11 days following the disconnection of one of our cable boxes without warning. The dilemma did not end there for once the TV services were up and running our Broadband connection and all email accounts were cancelled. It has taken until this afternoon (Sunday) to get them restored but means that nearly five days of emails that may have been sent to my addresses have disappeared into the ether. So if you have emailed and not received a response from either the Scribblers or me, then I apologise. Blame my ISP.
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!
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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.
A packed house savoured the warm and friendly atmosphere at Starbucks in Ipswich on an evening when many writers shared their stories and poetry. Dave, representing Felixstowe Scribblers, read out "Homeward Bound" a work that originated through the group's homework assignments.
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