Tag Archives: creative writing

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged art, birmingham, Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingam, creative writers, creative writing, john lewis, Kharnival, moseley Bog, poetry, prose, Reggae Women, Sarehole Mill, solas festival, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

WWB combines Art and World Affairs in Birmingham

Posted on June 21, 2018 by David Rollason

In the elegant surroundings of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, members of Writers Without Borders represented themselves exceptionally well. As part of the Celebrating Sanctuary events for Refugee Week, spoken-word made its mark on the event with a wide variety … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged Ahmed Magare, birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, BMAG, Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingam, creative writing, Femi Abidogun, Human rights, Lorraine boyce, performance, Poetry event, spoken word, Suzan Spence, Tessa Kate Lowe, Vivian Yates, Writers Without Borders, WWB | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged birmingham, creative writers, creative writing, Creativity, Elaine Ricketts, Farideh Valigholizaden, fun, Grace Dore, Hamida Hanif, jude shields, Martin Underwood, Michael George, Patricia Bamurangirwa, poetry, Poetry event, prose, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged Agatha Thomas, Ahmed Magare, birmingham, creative writing, Creativity, David Rollason, Femi Abidogun, Fiona Wallace, Grace Dore, Hameda, john lewis, jude shields, Michael George, Music, performance, poetry, Predencia Dixon, Shirin Ramazanali-Fazel, Sue Brown, Suzan Spence, Writers Without Borders, WWB | 2 Comments

Waterstones New Event Night

Posted on January 8, 2018 by David Rollason

Events Brum Stanza Tuesday 9th January 19:00 at Birmingham Our Poetry Society Stanza group is free to attend and is open to all poetry lovers and practitioners from expert to beginner! Brum Stanza is run on a monthly basis, there will … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged 2018, birmingham, Brum stanza, creative writing, Event night, international writers group, performance, poetry, waterstones, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged art, Birminbgham, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, celebration, creative writing, Creativity, culture, development, fun, life, Love, performance, poetry, prose, Writers Without Borders | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged birmingham, creative writing, Creativity, culture, development, fun, Naomi Paul, performance, poetry, prose, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment

Wednesday Mic Fever Steps up in September

Posted on September 3, 2017 by David Rollason

Posted in Members' events | Tagged birmingham, celebration, creative writing, culture, Dance, Ita Gooden, Love, Mango Lounge, Music, poetry, storytelling, Wednesday Mic Fever | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Monthly meetings | Tagged Birminbgham, birmingham, Birmingham writers groups, canals, creative writing, Creativity, culture, fun, life, ORT Cafe, performace art, poetry, prose, Refugees, storytelling | Leave a comment

WWB at the ‘KHARnival’ – 30 August 2017

Posted on August 1, 2017 by David Rollason

It was a wonderful few hours in the green oasis that is Highbury Park, right on the edge of Moseley. Members of Writers Without Borders had been pleased to attend the ‘Kings Heath Action for Reugees’ event and populate … Continue reading →

Posted in Members' events | Tagged birmingham, creative writing, Creativity, culture, fun, Hibury Park, Human rights, KHAR, Love, Moseley, Peace, poetry, prose, storytelling, Tessa Lowe, Writers Without Borders, WWB | Leave a comment