Somerset Writers

A Girl and a Poet

2012-01-19T14:49:00.000Z

I wrote this poem in response to the topic 'death by unusual circumstance'. I hope some of the other writers from the group post theirs too, most were extremely funny for such a morbid subject area... A Girl and a Poet One winter’s day a girl went for a walk but reaching down to pick up her glove, Her body saved a falling man; her life cut short. “You saved my life,” he said, “You must be my

Writing Events Bath New Year workshops...

2012-01-18T13:16:00.000Z

Pop Up Creative Writing group... Thinking Big and Dialogue and Story Editing... Pop Up writing group with Alex and Jude £10 - pay on the door Thursday 26th January 10.30 am-12.00 at Cafe Retro, 18 York Street (around the corner from Bath Abbey – cup of coffee included - no pressure to read aloud. Please email to let us know you are coming writingeventsbath@gmail.com. Some places left on

Bath Lit Fest - 2-11 March

2012-01-18T13:08:00.001Z

Find out more at a http://www.bathlitfest.org.uk/

Meet The Author lunch - 2nd February

2012-01-18T13:02:00.000Z

AT THE ALEXANDRA HOTEL, LYME REGIS Thursday, 2nd February 2012 12.30pm – 3.00pm £26.50 per head Including a 2-course lunch and a signed copy of ‘Conquest’ the best-selling debut historical novel of 2011. Local author Stewart Binns began his professional life as an academic. He then pursued several adventures, including a stint at the BBC, before settling into a career as a schoolteacher,

Phil Beer at Bridgwater Arts Centre

2012-01-18T12:27:00.000Z

On Saturday evening, 21st January, we welcome the return of Phil Beer to BAC. Phil is a popular ambassador for acoustic roots music and a dazzling instrumentalist. Best known as a top flight fiddler, his skills don't stop there, he also plays slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro, not to mention contributing rich vocals. Phil Beer is currently

Poetry at The Brewhouse

2012-01-11T11:56:00.002Z

To begin their 2012 season of poetry events at The Brewhouse (the fifth full season they have presented) Fire River Poets are delighted to announce that the guest poet for their reading on Thursday 2 February will be Alasdair Paterson. Chairman of Fire River Poets, John Stuart, said “It is wonderful to see that Alasdair is writing poetry again and we are delighted that he has agreed to come and

'It's Just A Ride'

2011-11-07T22:04:00.002Z

I thought I would put this up as it's the first thing I've done in a while. It was one of those special moments, a true piece of child wisdom. Ian ‘It’s Just a Ride’ A while ago I was driving home from a playground after a day with the kids. My one-year-old daughter was thankfully asleep whilst my nearly-four-year old son was rattling on about diggers and tractors as usual. It was about

a wordle of Somerset Writers Blog

2011-11-03T12:16:00.002Z

Page to Stage performances

2011-10-18T10:56:00.000+01:00

Mary Deakin, a member of the Somerset Writers Group, has had her script selected for a 'scratch' performance at Tacchi Morris Arts Centre and the Bridgwater Arts Centre. Well Done Mary! For anyone who wants to come along and watch this, details are as follows: Tacchi Morris on Wed 2nd November 7.30pm, www.tacchi-morris.com or Bridgwater Arts Centre on Thurs 3rd November 8pm,

Stories of Great Turning

2011-10-12T17:10:00.000+01:00

Stories of the Great Turning is a collection of stories of how individuals and groups are contributing to this revolution. Joanna Macy has agreed to write an introductory essay, centred around five guidelines for taking part in the Great Turning: •come from gratitude •don't be afraid of the dark •dare to vision •link arms with others •act your age You do not have to be a skilled writer to

Lawrence Sail at The Brewhouse

2011-10-12T17:08:00.000+01:00

Concluding their 2011 season of poetry events at The Brewhouse, Fire River Poets are delighted to announce that the guest poet for their reading on 3 November will be Lawrence Sail. Chairman of Fire River Poets, John Stuart, said “It is a real pleasure to welcome one of Britain’s most respected poets to Poetry at The Brewhouse.” Members of Fire River Poets will also be reading during the

Annie Freud at The Brewhouse

2011-08-05T19:13:00.000+01:00

Continuing their 2011 season of poetry events at The Brewhouse, Fire River Poets are delighted to announce that the guest poet for their reading on 1 September will be Annie Freud. Chairman of Fire River Poets, John Stuart, said “It is very exciting to be able to welcome Annie to The Brewhouse. It is a mark of how outstanding her work is that her fame has travelled so far and so quickly since she

HAIKUS & AFLAT TYRE

2011-07-28T09:15:00.002+01:00