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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