Radio times...

Tune in to ICR on 105.7fm or via the internet, tune app, and various others on Friday 28th October at 12.30-1300. for The Suffolk Reading Festival.

On the show Friday:-

The Sword of the Kings by ADW Shearman.
(Chapter - Ambush pt3)
Beryl Sabel reads the book.
Tony Shearman the Brackets and Otis El Evator
Sheila Martin is Eimer Deville.
David Miller is Sam Wunnells
Debbie Coveney is Deepli Konserned
Alison Miller is Needlina Haystack

Marbles Lost Again pt1 by Tony Shearman
Su Stedman is Front Door
Peter Guilderr is Heaves the butler
Angela Silburnn is Sally Bowles
David Miller is Sir Hugh Rynale
Robin Saundersrs is Lord Peter Whoopsie
Beryl Sabel is Dame Agatha Marbles

The Last Bottle by Liliane Sivaraj
Read by Sheila Martin

Tony

Meeting report.

Minutes of Scribblers meeting held on Tuesday 18 October 2016

Present:  Dave, Mairead, Liliane, Tony, Di, Cathy
Apologies: Carolyn, Dick, Beryl, Gerry, Steve

Business: 
At the start of the meeting, Dave asked that all present give some thought to the AGM, which is to be held on 15 November. As well as our comments on the structure and content of meetings, he’d welcome our ideas of ways to increase membership, especially ways in which we might attract younger members. Please email him if you have any comments you'd like him to present to at the AGM. He will do a press release about Scribblers after the AGM.

Thanks again to Mairead, who not only brought in biscuits etc, but decorated the table with a slightly early Halloween theme.

With no homework readings to listen to, we set about the ‘flash fiction’ exercise. Almost all the postcards brought in were of static images, e.g. of a spider’s web, and a snow scene, amongst others. Most of us found it difficult to be inspired by our chosen picture. Nonetheless we did manage to write (and read out) complete stories – even if, as the writers, we weren’t too happy with them!

Next meeting: this will be on 1 November, when the homework is to write a ‘ghost’ themed tale of up to 1000 words.

Interesting items...

Just a quick reminder that our next meeting is on Tuesday 1st November when we hold our annual GHOST/Halloween meeting. This date was originally reserved for our AGM but that will now take place a fortnight later on Tuesday 15th November. More about that later!

For your interest we have three recently received items for you to see if you wish. They are:-

An interesting communication from the BBC View it here.

From Swoon Reads - this might interest some of our younger followers. It can be viewed here.

The Weekly MASH newsletter can be read here.

Keep Scribbling!!!

Dave

On the radio!

Tune in to ICR on 105.7fm or via the internet, tune app, and various others on Friday 21st October at 12.30-1300. for The Suffolk Reading Festival.

On the show Friday:-
The Sword of the Kings by ADW Shearman.
(Chapter - Ambush pt2)
Beryl Sabel reads the book.
Tony Shearman the Brackets
Sheila Martin is Eimer Deville.
David Miller is Sam Wunnells
Martin Jarvis is Michael Kobblars
Peter Guilder is Lord Drofgnol
Angela Silburn is Cherry Blossom
Alan Dix is Timothy Whiteboots

Marbles Lost Again pt1 by Tony Shearman
Su Stedman is Front Door
Peter Guilder is Heaves the butler
Angela Silburn is Sally Bowles
David Miller is Sir Hugh Rynale
Robin Saunders is Lord Peter Whoopsie
Beryl Sabel is Dame Agatha Marbles

A Cold War in the Air by Richard Bradshaw
Read by Robin Saunders

Reflexology by Jack Wilkinson
Read by Beryl Sabel

Hope you enjoy them folks

Tony

Another poor turnout...

It seems we are going through a little patch when attendances have fallen for a number of reasons. Holidays, illness, studying on courses, work and even disliking these flash fiction type of events... unfortunately we are finding it hard, at present, to replace them. We must discuss this situation at out AGM in a month's time and then take remedial action!

Meanwhile the few who attended found the photographs and postcards challenging to say the least. Half an hour of writing brought out some very creative writing that kept us all entertained in the readings that followed.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 1st November which will be our GHOST themed meeting - all that is needed is up to 1,000 words on some spooky subject preferably based round the Halloween period... Hopefully this will be a rather scary type of meeting...

Please note that the AGM will take place on Tuesday 15th November when membership fees will be due.

Until the 1st...

Keep Scribbling!!

Fast approaching...

A reminder that our ‘photographic’ meeting takes place on Tuesday next (18^th October) in The Room at the Top. For this meeting you should bring along a photograph or postcard that can be used as a writing prompt in what will essentially be a flash fiction evening. All pictures will be placed face down and shuffled on the table. Everyone will then select one and like magic, you will have your personal prompt. There will be a limited time to write your words before sharing them with everyone. This has always proved a popular exercise that has always provided many really great words. Don’t forget to bring pen/pencil and paper! The meeting starts at 7.30.

Here’s a website that will provide a list of competitions, some free to enter and might well give everyone the incentive to step out of their comfort zones and enter a few. Who knows? The standard of writing here at Scribblers is quite high and could result in a win or two. A stepping stone to real success maybe?

 https://www.dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-2016/

Coming up next month is our AGM. I would appreciate your candid views of the Scribblers, the programmes and homework topics that are set. Are the meetings correctly structured? Do you have any thoughts on making improvements to our format or introducing new topics?

On the question of membership, have you any thoughts on increasing numbers, possibly trying to attract a younger element to the fold? I have left sending out a press release until after the AGM.

I’d love to hear your thoughts that might add some spice to the AGM!

Until Tuesday,

Keep Scribbling!

On the radio,,,

Sorry I've been somewhat remiss in not putting this on FB for a while. So Friday, tune in to ICR on 105.7fm or via the internet, tune app, and various others at 12.30-1300. for The Suffolk Reading Festival.
On the show Friday:-

The Sword of the Kings by ADW Shearman.
(Chapter - Ambush pt1)
Beryl Sabel reads the book.
Tony Shearman the Brackets, and Man
Sheila Martin is Eimer Deville.
David Miller is Sam Wunnells
Martin Jarvis is Michael Kobblars
Brian England is Zschiddte ver Brainnze
Robin Saunders is Noel Hope

Oh Whistle and I'll come to you my lad by M R James.
Debbie Coveney reads the book
Brian England is Parkins
Robin Saunders is Colonel Wilson
Su Stedman is the Maid

Just a Suffolk boy
Written and read by Dave Feakes

Friday Evening by Beryl Sabel
Read by David Miller

Hope you enjoy them.

Tony