Fab news from Circle member Mark Billen, his play ‘Seeking Sleeping Beauty’ is being performed by Arc Juniors Theatre Company, Pontypridd in December…
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‘All in the Stars’ is being performed by International Community School of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in November.
Congratulations!
Prof Rod Griffiths agreed to continue as Chairman of the Worcester Writers’ Circle (WWC), with Janyce Davies remaining as Events Officer and Tony Judge continuing as Programme Compiler. A new Secretary Sylvia Herbert, Treasurer Linda Murray, Vice Chair Polly Stretton who continues as Web Editor, and Archive Officer Brenda Bell-McKenna were voted in by all members present.
Thanks and gifts were given to the outgoing officers with especial thanks to Jillian King and Kevin Brooke for their outstanding contributions over the past years.
Tuesday 20 September is the Annual General Meeting of Worcester Writers’ Circle – open to all members.
Wonderful news! WWC member Kieran Davis launched his first collection of poetry ‘Lacuna’ at Drummonds Bar, The Swan With Two Nicks, 28 New Street, Worcester WR1 2DP Sunday 14 August 2016.
There were book signing and poetry readings from Kieran, ably aided by Alan Durham, Mike Alma and Polly Stretton. Worcestershire Poet Laureate Suz Winspear also performed some of her poems.
The launch started at 4pm and ended with a karaoke party – great fun.
An article about Kieran, the launch of his book and the award he recently won appears in Worcester News.
Worcester Writers’ Circle (WWC or The Circle) is an enthusiastic group who enjoy writing for pleasure and publication. Some of us are beginners, and waiting for our big break, others are experienced professionals who have had their work published.
WWC was established in 1941 and is one of the longest continuously active groups in the country.
Novelist Caroline Graham is our Patron and lifetime member.
If you write, we may be able to help you.
We encourage all aspects of writing from short stories, novels, articles, poetry, plays and even pantomime. We provide you with a forum to test out your ideas.
At meetings we:
Why not come along and see if we are what you are looking for? Guests are always welcome.
The annual subscription is £18.
WWC had its first meeting on June 26th 1941 and has met continuously ever since. During that time it has had a variety of members who have all shared a common enthusiasm for writing.
WWC includes both professional writers and beginners, and everyone is encouraged to bring work to read at the twice monthly meetings which are currently held in Dancox House, St Clement’s Gardens, Worcester on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Starting at 7.30pm, they last for two hours. Encouragement and gentle criticism are offered together with suggestions on markets that could be approached.
WWC occasionally have talks by experts in some field. All types of writing are covered: novels, stories, articles, drama, poetry and ‘fillers’.
Guests are welcome to attend two meetings and to read their work (or have it read for them) at the second. If they then wish to join the Circle, the Committee will review and consider their application for membership.
Twitter, is used by WWC members:
and there is a WWC LinkedIn Group:
LinkedIn Worcester Writers’ Circle
Please ask to join WWC on LinkedIn
Worcester Writers’ Circle is a member of the National Association of Writers’ Groups.
