REPORT OF THE MEETING AND NEWSHEET
REPORT OF THE MEETING HELD 17th FEBRUARY 2009
APOLOGIES: Kay (Holiday) Sue (Holiday) Debbie (Work) Ruth (Rehearsing) Morag and Caroline F.
ATTENDING Barry (Chair) Dave, Di, Dick, Lauren, Rosie, Stephen, Les, Trish, Liliane, Caro, Alex, Angela, Connie, Peter, Tony and Jane.
MATTERS ARISING and NEWS:
Another superb attendance for what promised to be a really great evening of creativity and a welcome to Di who is attending her first meeting for some time.
A former regular Scribbler, Debra Parks, was recently featured on the front page and page three of the Evening Star. Debra was honouring her mother, Valerie Brown who has overcome three separate cancers in three parts of her body in six short years. It is wonderful news and was honoured by Debra who, last year, ran the Race for Life raising over £1,300 for Cancer Research UK and intends to run again this year and would doubtless appreciate sponsorship....
Ipswich ‘Til I Die’, a book based on the memories of Ipswich Town Supporters has been released and features a small article by Dave. Although pleased with the quality and content of the publication, he was not quite so happy with his name being altered...
On the subject of books, Dave recommends a fantastic read – Like Ships That Pass in the Night – by our own Judy Clements. It is a true story of her adventure with partner Ron having turned to a life on the ocean wave. If you haven’t already read it, then get hold of a copy quick before her next book is published – that’s about their love of Burma, parts of which she has already shared with us at Scribblers meetings.
Dave who is reading Rochelle’s book Witch, has just received a copy of It’s All Relative by our Cairns based Suffolk lad Chris and, according to Dave’s wife Ann she found the first few pages very amusing. Dave hopes you all slow down on publication as he can’t read that fast!
INVITATION: Caroline (Foster) informs us that Creative Writing Groups moved premises recently and are having a launch event on Thursday 26th February between 2pm and 8pm and she would love Scribblers members to join her and enjoy a glass of bubbly at 12 Court Farm, Stutton Road, Brantham CO11 1PW. Please RSVP caroline@cwgroups.org.uk or telephone 01473 858429
Secondly, a rare opportunity to take part in a Travel Writing & Photography Weekend Workshop is taking place in Hunstanton on 14th/15th March for more information visit www.cwgroups.org.uk
The next IPSWICH WRITERS CAFẾ is at Starbucks in the Buttermarket Ipswich on Monday 16th March at 7.00pm. Spaces are limited so anyone interested in attending should email aburton@wolseytheatre.co.uk to book their place and also to book one of the available reading slots.
Morag has kindly been in touch with Maureen regarding the Bill Budner Short Story Competition which will be open to everyone. The competition is for a fictional short story on the theme ‘The Last Day of the Holiday’. You must create an original title for your story which should have a no more than 2,000 words. There will be adult and children’s categories with a1st prize of £25, 2nd prize £15 and 3rd prize £10 in both categories. Closing date will be 25th April. Full details will follow before the competition is announced publicly. Thanks again to Maureen for again sponsoring this competition in memory of her husband Bill.
The 1,500 word open themed work:
Tony: Hunions Travels through the Forest
Dave: Valentine
The 500 word ‘Trophy’ assignment on “Smile”
Di: Friendly Smile
Dick: Smile Please
Lauren: Untitled
Rosie: Cambridge University Diary
Stephen: Quail
Les: Grumpy Old Man’s Memories
Trish: Mary’s Smile
Liliane: Mia’s story
Caro: Untitled
Alex: Smiley
Angela: Though Your Heart Is Beating
Connie: Childish
Jane: First Kiss
Barry: Change
Our Next Meeting
3rd March at 7.30pm in the Café Libra, Felixstowe Library.
Dave will be in the Chair,
The homework assignment is 500 words on ‘Comic slash Behind the Scenes’ (Dick’s words). In reality the subject is either ‘Comic’ or ‘Behind the Scenes’ or both.
The 1,500 word open themed work will be undertaken by Alex and Jane.
Until next time
Keep Scribbling!
*****
Support those who support us! Have a look at Scott’s website at http://www.mrcobblerandmrlocks.co.uk
Don’t forget that Scott has special ‘Felixstowe Scribblers’ mugs on sale at £5 each. Not only does it have the Scribblers logo on the front, but your name can also be added on the rear.
*****
For Creative Writers Groups
Email caroline@cwgroups.org.uk or visit the website at www.cwgroups.org.uk
*****
The Ads
Kaixin is introducing another competition. This time in written Chinese. It will be on three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Xiaosui will be the judge. She is an experienced teacher in her own right and she will be enlisting the opinion of other teachers in China.
It's aim is to encourage those people learning Chinese and those people who are perpetual students of Chinese.
The prize is 6 months free subscription with ChinesePod, a premier site for learning Chinese. Entry is free. ChinesePod will assist all levels from beginner to advanced, so it is useful for any student of Chinese.
We would certainly appreciate it if you could let anyone know who are learning Chinese at the moment. Particularly any schools that are teaching Chinese. http://kaixin.com.au/the-chinesepod-zhong-wen-compe/
*****
My name is Ben Evans and I am the editor of the Arts Review Fogged Clarity. Our current issue is up at www.foggedclarity.com, I was hoping you would share this call for submissions with your writers group.
FoggedClarity.com seeks exceptional fiction and poetry
Arts Review Fogged Clarity is now accepting submissions for our March and April editions. Submissions should be sent to submissions@foggedclarity.com. Our February (debut) issue is free and available at www.foggedclarity.com. In it you will find new work from poets Bruce Smith, Amy King, and Peter Ciccariello, experimental photography by Kyle Jones and Ryan Daly, short fiction by Dmitri Gheorgheni, and much more. Fogged Clarity aims to transcend the conventions of the typical literary review by incorporating music, the visual arts, interviews, and political exposition. Our ambition is to form a community of artists whose interaction is not constrained by medium, but broadened by a collective love of expression. Our network is extensive, and our passion for ventilation intense. We sincerely hope you will join us, and share the fruits of your own fogged clarity. Executive Editor, "Fogged Clarity" www.foggedclarity.com
*****
INTRODUCTORY OFFER TO THE NEW WRITER MAGAZINE
TAKE OUT A SUBSCRIPTION and we will add TWO FREE ISSUES to the subscription that you require, including renewals; whether 1, 2 or 3 year subs, in the UK or overseas. All you have to do is click on our website http://www.thenewwriter.com/ go to our secure online form and specify which subscription you want where indicated in the drop-down box and we will do the rest and confirm the duration of your subscription by email. This will also apply to any subscriptions taken out by post, paid by credit card, cheque, postal order while this offer lasts.
TWO EXTRA COPIES OF THE NEW WRITER MAGAZINE FOR FREE. Plus receive our popular monthly e-News bulletin for the same period at no extra charge.
For a free recent back copy of the magazine send A4 SAE stamped at 66p (Large Letter) or 2 x first class stamps (UK) whatever's easier or 5 International Reply Coupons (IRCs) (Overseas) to: The New Writer, PO Box 60, CRANBROOK, TN17 2RE tel 01580 212626
admin@thenewwriter.com
*****
APOLOGIES: Kay (Holiday) Sue (Holiday) Debbie (Work) Ruth (Rehearsing) Morag and Caroline F.
ATTENDING Barry (Chair) Dave, Di, Dick, Lauren, Rosie, Stephen, Les, Trish, Liliane, Caro, Alex, Angela, Connie, Peter, Tony and Jane.
MATTERS ARISING and NEWS:
Another superb attendance for what promised to be a really great evening of creativity and a welcome to Di who is attending her first meeting for some time.
A former regular Scribbler, Debra Parks, was recently featured on the front page and page three of the Evening Star. Debra was honouring her mother, Valerie Brown who has overcome three separate cancers in three parts of her body in six short years. It is wonderful news and was honoured by Debra who, last year, ran the Race for Life raising over £1,300 for Cancer Research UK and intends to run again this year and would doubtless appreciate sponsorship....
Ipswich ‘Til I Die’, a book based on the memories of Ipswich Town Supporters has been released and features a small article by Dave. Although pleased with the quality and content of the publication, he was not quite so happy with his name being altered...
On the subject of books, Dave recommends a fantastic read – Like Ships That Pass in the Night – by our own Judy Clements. It is a true story of her adventure with partner Ron having turned to a life on the ocean wave. If you haven’t already read it, then get hold of a copy quick before her next book is published – that’s about their love of Burma, parts of which she has already shared with us at Scribblers meetings.
Dave who is reading Rochelle’s book Witch, has just received a copy of It’s All Relative by our Cairns based Suffolk lad Chris and, according to Dave’s wife Ann she found the first few pages very amusing. Dave hopes you all slow down on publication as he can’t read that fast!
INVITATION: Caroline (Foster) informs us that Creative Writing Groups moved premises recently and are having a launch event on Thursday 26th February between 2pm and 8pm and she would love Scribblers members to join her and enjoy a glass of bubbly at 12 Court Farm, Stutton Road, Brantham CO11 1PW. Please RSVP caroline@cwgroups.org.uk or telephone 01473 858429
Secondly, a rare opportunity to take part in a Travel Writing & Photography Weekend Workshop is taking place in Hunstanton on 14th/15th March for more information visit www.cwgroups.org.uk
The next IPSWICH WRITERS CAFẾ is at Starbucks in the Buttermarket Ipswich on Monday 16th March at 7.00pm. Spaces are limited so anyone interested in attending should email aburton@wolseytheatre.co.uk to book their place and also to book one of the available reading slots.
Morag has kindly been in touch with Maureen regarding the Bill Budner Short Story Competition which will be open to everyone. The competition is for a fictional short story on the theme ‘The Last Day of the Holiday’. You must create an original title for your story which should have a no more than 2,000 words. There will be adult and children’s categories with a1st prize of £25, 2nd prize £15 and 3rd prize £10 in both categories. Closing date will be 25th April. Full details will follow before the competition is announced publicly. Thanks again to Maureen for again sponsoring this competition in memory of her husband Bill.
The 1,500 word open themed work:
Tony: Hunions Travels through the Forest
Dave: Valentine
The 500 word ‘Trophy’ assignment on “Smile”
Di: Friendly Smile
Dick: Smile Please
Lauren: Untitled
Rosie: Cambridge University Diary
Stephen: Quail
Les: Grumpy Old Man’s Memories
Trish: Mary’s Smile
Liliane: Mia’s story
Caro: Untitled
Alex: Smiley
Angela: Though Your Heart Is Beating
Connie: Childish
Jane: First Kiss
Barry: Change
Our Next Meeting
3rd March at 7.30pm in the Café Libra, Felixstowe Library.
Dave will be in the Chair,
The homework assignment is 500 words on ‘Comic slash Behind the Scenes’ (Dick’s words). In reality the subject is either ‘Comic’ or ‘Behind the Scenes’ or both.
The 1,500 word open themed work will be undertaken by Alex and Jane.
Until next time
Keep Scribbling!
*****
Support those who support us! Have a look at Scott’s website at http://www.mrcobblerandmrlocks.co.uk
Don’t forget that Scott has special ‘Felixstowe Scribblers’ mugs on sale at £5 each. Not only does it have the Scribblers logo on the front, but your name can also be added on the rear.
*****
For Creative Writers Groups
Email caroline@cwgroups.org.uk or visit the website at www.cwgroups.org.uk
*****
The Ads
Kaixin is introducing another competition. This time in written Chinese. It will be on three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Xiaosui will be the judge. She is an experienced teacher in her own right and she will be enlisting the opinion of other teachers in China.
It's aim is to encourage those people learning Chinese and those people who are perpetual students of Chinese.
The prize is 6 months free subscription with ChinesePod, a premier site for learning Chinese. Entry is free. ChinesePod will assist all levels from beginner to advanced, so it is useful for any student of Chinese.
We would certainly appreciate it if you could let anyone know who are learning Chinese at the moment. Particularly any schools that are teaching Chinese. http://kaixin.com.au/the-chinesepod-zhong-wen-compe/
*****
My name is Ben Evans and I am the editor of the Arts Review Fogged Clarity. Our current issue is up at www.foggedclarity.com, I was hoping you would share this call for submissions with your writers group.
FoggedClarity.com seeks exceptional fiction and poetry
Arts Review Fogged Clarity is now accepting submissions for our March and April editions. Submissions should be sent to submissions@foggedclarity.com. Our February (debut) issue is free and available at www.foggedclarity.com. In it you will find new work from poets Bruce Smith, Amy King, and Peter Ciccariello, experimental photography by Kyle Jones and Ryan Daly, short fiction by Dmitri Gheorgheni, and much more. Fogged Clarity aims to transcend the conventions of the typical literary review by incorporating music, the visual arts, interviews, and political exposition. Our ambition is to form a community of artists whose interaction is not constrained by medium, but broadened by a collective love of expression. Our network is extensive, and our passion for ventilation intense. We sincerely hope you will join us, and share the fruits of your own fogged clarity. Executive Editor, "Fogged Clarity" www.foggedclarity.com
*****
INTRODUCTORY OFFER TO THE NEW WRITER MAGAZINE
TAKE OUT A SUBSCRIPTION and we will add TWO FREE ISSUES to the subscription that you require, including renewals; whether 1, 2 or 3 year subs, in the UK or overseas. All you have to do is click on our website http://www.thenewwriter.com/ go to our secure online form and specify which subscription you want where indicated in the drop-down box and we will do the rest and confirm the duration of your subscription by email. This will also apply to any subscriptions taken out by post, paid by credit card, cheque, postal order while this offer lasts.
TWO EXTRA COPIES OF THE NEW WRITER MAGAZINE FOR FREE. Plus receive our popular monthly e-News bulletin for the same period at no extra charge.
For a free recent back copy of the magazine send A4 SAE stamped at 66p (Large Letter) or 2 x first class stamps (UK) whatever's easier or 5 International Reply Coupons (IRCs) (Overseas) to: The New Writer, PO Box 60, CRANBROOK, TN17 2RE tel 01580 212626
admin@thenewwriter.com
*****
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