Summer Social

On the hottest day of the year so far, in the Sprowston garden of one of the group's longest-serving members, Norwich Writers' Circle held its annual Summer Social.

The social, which featured a buffet and raffle, proved popular with over 25 NWC members being able to attend. This afternoon, which was very laid back and relaxed, gave the opportunity for members to socialise ahead of our forthcoming Summer break.

We next meet on the 6th July - the last time before our regular seasonal break - for the yearly Prize Giving Evening & AGM.

We hope to see you next time.

Night River

Sally Newton’s recently launched website now gives you the opportunity to download and read her Norwich Writers' Circle competition winning short story, Night River.

This fast-paced children’s adventure story won The Cooper Prize earlier this year, and is well worth checking out.

For more, please visit sallynewtonsworld.com.

OPC Adjudicator Announced

The adjudicator for our 2011 Open Poetry Competition will be Martin Figura.

Martin's first poetry collection - The Little Book Of Harm - was published in 2000 and is now in its 4th edition. Another book, entitled Ahem, followed in 2005. Most recently, the last year has seen 2 new collections, Different Words For Toilet and Whistle, both become widely available.

In addition to the above, Martin is also a member of The Joy of Six, with whom he has toured and performed with at numerous events and festivals, from Norfolk to New York.

Watch this space for further details of our latest Open Poetry Competition - NWC's 40th - in the months ahead.

Anne's Anthology

Congratulations to Norwich Writers’ Circle member Anne Olerenshaw, who is having a short story published next month.

Anne's story, which focuses on the thoughts of a dying man stranded in the desert, will be included in the Flesh And Bone anthology published by Gatehouse Press.

We look forward to reading this intriguing tale.