Minutes of Scribblers' meeting held on 2
January 2018.
Present: Bridget, Anne, Beryl, Liliane, Steve, Tony,
Dave.
Apologies: Di and Cathy.
Business:
Happy New Year everyone!
Best wishes to Cathy who is suffering from a nasty bug again.
The first meeting of the year is always a little down on numbers
as tonight’s attendance shows. A meeting the day after New Year’s Day was
always likely to be down on attendance neither did the abysmal weather help
matters!
A small group means more time can be spent discussing the readings
and such was the case tonight. There were some really impressive stories as
well, I’d go so much as to say some were absolutely stunning creations.
Last
year’s cache of homework themes were thrown into the bin and replaced with new
ones - three at a time - kindly submitted by our members. For those who missed
the meeting then simply bring along three suggested themes next time you
attend. These can be single words or a short phrase to start a story... The
choice is yours!
Anne
was recently interviewed on Felixstowe Radio about her book and publicised
Felixstowe Scribblers into the bargain! Thanks Anne and good luck with the
sales.
Dave
passed round a glossy 24 page booklet, “All about Martlesham Heath,” which was written
by young schoolgirl Leah Phelan and filled with interesting pictures. Leah, who
attends Birchwood Primary School, had her booklet published circulated with
Martlesham Monthly magazine. Impressive work for one so young!
Readings of homework: Theme was ‘SHOW.’
Anne: The
Syllaburbs Syndrome.
Liliane: The Grim
Season.
Beryl: The Show Must
Go On.
Dave: Boxed
Secrets.
Steve: Davy Jones
Locker.
Bridget: Show The
Police This Message.
Tony: Miracle at
Gifford’s Cross.
A really fantastic collection of stories!
Next meeting will be on 16 January. This will be the first Flash Fiction session
of the year which means there is no homework! The subject matter for the
session will be drawn at the start of the meeting.
