Today is the closing date for entries for the 750 word
competition for the five to seven years old children’s fiction.
Ten members submitted manuscripts which will be judged by
author Paul Bristow and the results available and readings made at the Annual
Dinner on 23rd October.
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The rest of the meeting was dedicated to readings by those
present, of any stories, articles or poems. Members were able to give advice,
comments or ask questions.
There were two poems.
One spoke of re-occurring poignant memories of lost companions; the
other recalled of an uninhibited Scottish uncle succumbing to the lure of nude
bathing in Biarritz.
Two exerts from embryo books were read and discussed. One was
a history of building the Blawarthill Parish Church
in Glasgow. The
people and effort involved in its physical creation and the characters and
events which maintained it as a hub for local events.
The other book was about the interrelationships of fictional
characters of extreme viewpoints. A successful Bookie (turf accountant) and his
female companion interact with a straight-laced god-fearing community.
One documentary covered travel in the Northern Territories
of Australia, emphasising the spectacular wildlife, inhabitants and scenery. Another told us of the wide spread of
activities and competitions of a local Life Boys group, its work with guide
dogs and its association with the Boys Brigade youth organisation.
There was an anecdote from a River Cruise with the
organisers falling over themselves to celebrate the non-birthdays of two
passengers with chaotic results.
A two part mythical story told of the problems caused by a
family tradition of Grandfathers giving Christmas presents of chocolates to
their grandsons wrapped in the pockets of old overalls.
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Next week, a Poetry Workshop given by Magi Gibson.
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