Erskine Writers Meeting 29th October 2024

 There were eleven members in attendance today. The topic for homework was to rewrite lyrics of a well known song.

Lorna had been regaled by her staff at her retirement with a rendition of a new set of lyrics to the Calypso tune from Joseph, a musical she’d put on twice during her time as head teacher at Hermitage primary school. She’d brought the tune on her phone and we all had fun singing the refrain.
Brian had rewritten words to “The Wild Rover” all about the club and we again joined in with the refrain to “The Ballad of Erskine Writers”
Irene’s lyrics were alternate words to Abba’s “Dancing Queen” in praise of a dinner of Heinz Baked beans. Very witty.
Sandra Reid chose “Love is all Around” by Wet Wet Wet to write alternative lyrics about ageing. An absolute hoot with Brian singing.
Jackie sobered us all up with a more thoughtful version of Louis Armstrong’s “It’s a wonderful World” “What have we done to our world?” Very insightful.
Rob wrote a super ditty to “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic” all about his Mum taking the family to an agricultural fair in Wales. Great fun. 
John H used “Come up and see me, make me smile ”  Cockney Rebel for his “World flash fiction is my style” but didn’t sing it. We need to hear it sung one day, John! Very good.

   Joan read out a superb story about the Clydebank blitz from the viewpoint of a young mother, based on a true account from her mother-in-law. Beautifully written.
Morag read us excerpts from  a feature on time travel from Mslexya magazine.
Sandra McG read a sequel short story to “Lord of the Rings” 
Joan then read the synopsis of a prequel to The Secret Garden. We look forward to the finished story,
Rob read us a moving ghost story with a difference entitled Smudges. 

The meeting closed early to enable members to visit a possible new venue in Erskine Sports centre.
This is a much larger space and is within the auspices of an arts centre, an ideal fit for the group. It will enable us to accommodate more members, have tea and have a space that is flexible for visiting speakers and social events. Highly approved. The thought is that we will move there at the start of the new year in January. The arts centre's full time employees, Ally and Jason are very keen to have us as part of their programme and it may well prove an exciting and fulfilling move. Plenty of parking and a bus stop close by.