| Status: | Active, not currently accepting new members |
| Convenor: |
ClaudetteE
Tel: 07850 143178
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| Group email: | Write away group |
| When: | Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 1st & 3rd Tues |
| Venue: | Bridgend Library |
Join our Write Away group and unlock your creative potential!
Are you a budding writer with a passion for storytelling?
Join our writing for pleasure group and unlock your creative potential. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, you'll find a welcoming space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and learn from others.
Discover new techniques, explore different genres, and gain confidence in your writing abilities.
Most importantly, have fun and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the written word.
Please contact Convenor before attending a meeting.
The next prompt for Tuesday, 4th August is to write a story, poem or memoir which must include the five words: Marmalade, Lighthouse, Whisper, Receipt and Badger.
Of course, if you don't fancy doing this, you are quite welcome to share a story or poem you've already written and would like to share.
Writings can be in any format, any genre - short story, poetry, prose or short story up to 1,200 words maximum or 36 lines for a poem.
Claudette Evans, leader of Bridgend u3a Write Away group, has won the first ever u3a Essay Competition. Her essay, The Spark Behind the Sizzle, explores the impact of Albert Marsh's invention of nichrome, which powers modern technology including the toaster and the hairdryer. Her prize, a £100 Lifestyle shopping voucher donated by the creators of Friends Extra, a certificate and a book ‘The Long History of the Future.’ Claudette, is also leader of Porthcawl u3a Group II Writers.
Talking about her essay at the award ceremony, Claudette said, "I'd like to praise u3a and especially the writing groups who helped me forge my writing journey. A few months ago, I caught a TV show about the air fryer. It mentioned Albert Marsh, who discovered nichrome in 1905, which proved to be such a game changer. I became curious, who was this man whose invention has touched almost every aspect of modern life?”
The essay can be read in full https://shorturl.at/bdPyQ
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
If you like to write in rhythm or rhyme,
Or pen deep thoughts in modern verse.
Come join us now, spend enjoyable time,
In language skills and tasks diverse.
Poetry or prose? we tackle it all.
Serious or funny, try our best,
If this verse appeals, then give us a call,
Welcome awaits, come be our guest. (Jean Harding d.2024)