This piece by Carrie takes us to world of Dessert not Arrakis but just as deadly Jam roly-poly; sticky toffee; treacle sponge and apple…
Hot Day, Cold War
Our latest exercises dealt with meals, and puddings. A visceral prompt, provoking memories, like Proust’s Madelaines. This unnerving piece by…
Disco Tractor Beam
This piece by Ross Kerr shows us how we can’t read a book by it’s cover, nor a hot goth…
My Year
This piece by Ann Ferguson illustrates what a year means to her. We all had very different years, and it…
Messing about with Quotes
Some of our writing exercises on Zoom involve using quotes as inspiration. This is a reflection from John Grieve kick-started…
New Romantics
I call myself a new romantic. Is it because I wear too much eyeliner and frilly pirate clothes? Sometimes. But…
Writes Equal
This piece by Susan Cartwright-Smith brings together two well-known characters in an homage to a much missed writer, whose wonderful…
Belgium and France United
This piece by Pat Harkness brings together two well-known characters… The man lay prone on the floor, and was dressed…
Field’s Last Spring
This beautiful poem is by Christine Howe, in response to listening to “Spring” by Vivaldi. Winter curls back, icy fingers…
Highly Sprung
This response to “Spring” by Vivaldi is Ross Kerr‘s piece which takes us on a journey… (This verse didn’t…
