Category Archives: Monthly meetings

WWB meeting report 04 August 2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by David Rollason

Considering it was the height of the holiday season, what a wonderful turnout of members today, 21 in all, unprecedented for the time of year we think! Reports of the many events where WWB had been represented came thick and … Continue reading →

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WWB Meeting 02 June 2018

Posted on June 9, 2018 by David Rollason

A collection of writing driven by both sadness, deep personal realisations and a cheeky humour, bought out the very best from our creative members today. From the almost private thoughts of an elderly father to the mad sensuality of Eaton … Continue reading →

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WWB Meeting hits new heights

Posted on May 5, 2018 by David Rollason

What a great and very busy meeting today, so many wonderful people to meet up with again, lots of events in the pipe-line and sunshine just to add additional glitter to the day. The sharing this month was epic! Sixteen … Continue reading →

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WWB survives the snow and moves ever onward

Posted on April 8, 2018 by David Rollason

We prevail through all adversity… It was great to be back with the ‘family’ at this meeting after the snow thwarted us in March. With so much in the pipeline, it needed us to be together and share our news, … Continue reading →

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WWB Meeting Report 06 January 2018

Posted on January 7, 2018 by David Rollason

A New Year, but the continuation of the wonderful creativity, writing ability and performance of the group which sets it up be an exciting year for Writers Without Borders, made evident from the energy and family spirit in the room. … Continue reading →

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WWB makes Christmas happen early

Posted on December 2, 2017 by David Rollason

WWB meeting are always for sharing, but this time we brought more than just fine words and creative thought, we had a festive spread fit for kings, and queens. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the magnificent food. The … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report 14 October 2017

Posted on October 15, 2017 by David Rollason

What a great meeting again, a rather different format but very interesting and educational, the perfect combination. Instead of just sharing our wonderful work and inviting comments afterwards, the group aimed for a more structured format for critiquing members writing. … Continue reading →

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Meeting report 05 August 2017

Posted on August 5, 2017 by David Rollason

Another great meeting today once everyone had braved the wind and the rain and the thunder and lightning! A good turnout plus two visitors were welcomed warmly by Sue and Vivian who shared the chair this month. Several things were … Continue reading →

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WWB Meeting Report 03 June 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by David Rollason

These meetings of beautiful, creative minds just get better and better! With the usual excitement, members gathered with the generous spirit of more than just writers and friends, more of family and loved ones. Having dispensed with the housekeeping (some … Continue reading →

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April’s meeting

Posted on April 1, 2017 by predencia

I had the pleasure of chairing the meeting today, part of a recent agreement of the core group members to rotate the chairing function. I was extremely excited, having just secured a great discount on a pair of curtains in … Continue reading →

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