First things first. I delivered our cheque to the Co-op Funeral Service earlier this week. It was to Arthritis Research UK as requested by Mairead's family. The cheque was made up of a club donation from our funds along with a number of voluntary donations from you kind and thoughtful friends of Mairead. Thank you.
Next, tomorrow, Saturday sees the first event that we are involved in at the Book Festival. That is the Cafe Culture event in His Lordships Library which begins at 5.45 and continues until 7.30pm. If you want to take something along to read in the open mic section, then please do but only if you wish. Liz and Derek please collect your tickets at the entrance to His Lordship's Library from Dave, along with Ed from the Ipswich Writers' Cafe and Cathy. We still have a couple of freebies available for members who may wish to come along.
On Sunday there is an event at Felixstowe Museum down by Landguard when Ruth's story about a local hero, Ernest Seaman VC will be read on her behalf. It is a story of an unsung local hero. It begins at 11 am and costs a very reasonable £2. This is part of the Felixstowe Book Festival.
After this we hold our joint venture with the Orwell Writers' League by hosting another of our Flash Fiction events. This will be in the Furneaux Suite starting at 4.30 until 5.30. The cost is £5 (£4 concessions) and tickets can be purchased at the desk on arrival. For those who would still like to attend but have no ticket then please just turn up and pay at the desk - I am certain there will be room to spare.
I hope you all enjoy the Book Festival and it's many events.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 3rd July when the homework assignment asks for up to 1,000 words on "Crystal Ball", in honour of Mairead. Thanks also to Bridget for providing a crystal ball that will become an annual Halloween competition prize starting later this year. Please remember the door will be locked at 7.30 pm when our meeting commences.
Until we meet again,
Keep Scribbling!
Dave
