Wednesday 20 February 2019

Open Manuscripts 19th February 2019.


There was a review of Erskine Group attendees for the SAW Conference in March.

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Kate rhyming story was of a child dreaming of an exhilarating experience of dancing with creatures in the sky. On waking, the child found a piece of a sky rocket in his pocket.

Elizabeth doubted the pleasure and speed of a freezing cold one horse open sleigh ride in the snow. She would rather forgo the jingle bells and opt for a chauffer driven ride in a Lamborghini on a warm summer’s day.

John told us of his experience as a confused fourteen year old, when his mother was rushed to hospital following a gas explosion in the kitchen. He ha a good excuse for being late for school that day.

Pete’s story was of an encounter between two intrepid hill walkers and an angry pig. The pig had the last laugh.

Joan Fr. read a piece inspired by her time helping young offenders. She used their vernacular to explain how the youngsters had been castigated by their extreme backgrounds

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There were two stories resulting from by the exercise during the previous week’s workshop by Ajay Close.

Pete’s story was of a young Mother recuperating after an illness during Christmas. She re discovers the simple pleasure of being outside and feeling the vagaries of the weather.

Hilary’s character also valued nature as she waited for the late but welcome arrival of the postman on Valentine’s Day.    

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Two people read “Dear John” letters.

Jacklin’s was a letter from a Hotel Manager giving John a persuasive list of reasons why a baby elephant would not be welcome in one of the resort’s ‘Pet-friendly’ rooms.

Morag’s letter was ending a close relationship between two teenagers. It was a relationship which had run its natural course and was ending without bitterness.

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Wilma read two more chapters from her book about the history of Blawarthill Parish Church.

First, were the continuing fund raising activities, particularly the garden fetes.  Food stalls during rationing after the war, the handkerchief stall, ‘sun-shine penny’ and home made recipe books.

Second were the activities of the Woman’s ‘In-between Club’. They included, keep fit classes, cooking, corsetry classes, garden clean-up and tartan night.

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Pete demonstrated text-to-speech software package NaturalReader 14 on a laptop computer. The voice used was Scottish female CereVoice Heather.  


https://www.naturalreaders.com


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Next week – Recycled Nursery Rhyme – 500 words






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