READING & WRITING:

The Barbara Scammell Memorial Competition for Poetry, Prose and Photography:

The December monthly meeting in Truro was the venue for review of competion entries, which were judged by our guest Jane Darke, introduced by Jo Grande. Following declaration of the winners and runners-up to the two sections of the competion by Jo, Jane then detailed her observations on the winning entries. For Prose, winner was Sheila Bracewell, with 'The Black Cat' with Dave Neale as runner up with his short story 'The Photograph'

Commended in the Prose category were 'The Red Scarf' by Pat Jowsey and 'The Stowaway' by Edith Pascoe.

The Poetry entries were assessed, with winner being awarded to Edith Pascoe for 'Gratification', whilst Peter Wright was awarded runner up with 'Song of the Serpent 12'

Commended in the Poetry category were 'A Sapling Oak' by Janci Cunningham and 'Some Not Yet Quite Extinct Species Around St Ives' by Peter Wright

Jane Darke then presented the Prose cup to Sheila Bracewell and to Edith Pascoe, she presented the Poetry Cup. Jo Grande then invited Jane Darke to then give a reading from one of her published works, after which the tea break was declared, to be followed by the Photography presentation.

Creative Writing - Falmouth:

This group started in early 2011 and is already working with several members. We will be celebrating with a Christmas Get Together with punch, nibbles, etc. on Tuesday 13th December in the Residents' Lounge at Bay Court, from 11.30am to 1.00pm, allowing time for those who plan to make the Truro meeting at 2.00pm to attend the Poetry and Prose cometition results! Call June Moore for futher information, meeting dates and location details if you are interested in the written word! (01326) 618981.

Creative Writing - Truro:

Further information from Dave Neale

Poetry - Truro:

Last year we worked through English poetry, century by century, starting with Chaucer and ending with Carol Ann Duffy. At our January meeting we read poems about "Partnerships". At our next meeting on February 24th we will be concentrating on poems with the elements; fire, water earth and air.

The meetings take place in Val Davidson's sitting room at 10.30am on the fourth Friday each month. We usually have about 8 or 9 people there, but Val thinks she could find space for a couple more! If anyone is interested in joining this group, please call Val on (01872) 247546. (Tony Herring)

Poetry & Playreading - Falmouth:

Meeting in Falmouth on the first Friday each month, at 2.30pm, this group, founded by Marjorie Roach, is presently in the capable care of Angela Beale, who should be contacted to establish the meeting location on (01326) 211196.

Reading - Falmouth:

Established by Marjorie Roach, this group meets on the second Tuesday each month at members' homes from 2.30pm. Please check with Angela Beale, who is presently coordinating the group (01326) 211196.

Reading 1 - Truro:

This group is led by Nancy Kinnerson and meets monthly on the last Wednesday each month in members' homes at 2.00pm. The group is presently listed as 'full' but please check with Nancy on (01872) 222326.

Reading 2 - Truro:

The group is led by Eileen Tozer and meets on the third Monday at 2.00pm. Contact Eileen for any further information and location on (01872) 240378.

 

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Groups Coordinator - Duncan Tribute or (01872) 260792