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Hay Writers’ Circle Remembers Ann Riviere

It was with great sadness that we recently learned Ann Riviere, a Hay Writers’ Circle alumni and stalwart supporter of the group had passed away.

Ann was a highly valued member for almost 2 decades and served as HWC Treasurer for many of them. In an era when the Circle sold a yearly magazine to generate funs, Ann would be out and about the town of Hay, selling magazine advertising space to many of the local businesses, (“on the streets plying her trade” as she often joked!). In her role as Treasurer she also wrote annually to Literature Wales in the hope that the group might get support, and although we never received any funding, she never gave up hoping…. Continue reading

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Jo Jones Remembered

Jo Jones Remembered By The Writers’ Circle.

We recently learned of the passing of former HWC Secretary – Jo Jones.
Jo Jones was a member of the Writers Circle in Hay for many years, between 2014-2017 she was the group’s Secretary. She was much valued by all the members of the Circle.

She had been a warden of a mountainside hostel in an earlier incarnation. We rated her as tough and fearless, whilst always seeing the funny side of things, compassionately… Continue reading

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An Arrival, Hay Festival Winter Weekend and More From The Richard Booth Prize

We are all delighted to announce the welcome arrival of baby Zephyr!

Many congratulations to his HWC mum, Lily, and all the family. xxx
(Cheers and rapturous applause!)
It’s less than a month to go before Hay Festival welcomes us all to it’s Winter Weekend, 28th November – 1st December 2024. It’s definitely something to brighten the darkening days and place us firmly on the road to seasonal celebrations ahead… Continue reading

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The 2024 Richard Booth Prize for Non Fiction – Winner and Runner Up Entries

We are delighted to showcase the top two entrees as well as the judge’s comments of our most recent competition, The Richard Booth Prize for Non Fiction 2024…. Continue reading

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Announcing The Richard Booth Prize 2024 – Now Open for Submissions

Submissions are now invited for our annual Non-Fiction Competition, The Richard Booth Prize 2024, named after one of Hay-on-Wye’s most notable residents and it’s self proclaimed ‘King of Hay’. Richard was always a great supporter of books, Hay-on-Wye and of course, local writers… Continue reading

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Kerry Hodges – Winner of the 2023 Richard Booth Prize for Non Fiction. Plus An Old HWC Friend Calls In.

We are delighted to showcase Kerry Hodges’ winning piece, as judged by Tom Bullough for the 2023 Richard Booth Prize for Non Fiction. This is the second time Kerry has won this prize – Many Congratulations Kerry! Tom wrote, ““When”. … Continue reading

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Swansong of a Hay Legend – Lynn Trowbridge – St Mary’s Church 7/9/2023 – Her Final Public Performance.

It’s not with some mark of deep personal respect that I write this. For many years, Lynn Trowbridge, member of the Hay Writers’ Circle and it’s Chairperson for well over a decade encouraged, developed, published and supported countless emerging Hay writers. 

She telephoned us each fortnight to remind us to turn up and “darling, have you written something new?”

Lynn always had something new, she always spurred us on and in may ways she still does!!! … Continue reading

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A Book, A Workshop and A Fiction Competition.

Ellie and Sapiens by Alan Oberman Few climate-fiction novels feature those who benefit from wrecking the planet. Think of a young, Trump-like millionaire profiting from exploiting oil in Bolivia. Charismatic, dynamic, ruthless, that’s Muelo, the anti-hero of Alan Oberman’s forthcoming … Continue reading

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5 Books that Changed the Way I Think by Helen Smith

It’s fascinating to spend time thinking about books and the impact they have had on us. How a book has changed the way we think, impacted our perceptions or revolutionised how we ourselves write about the world we inhabit. Hay … Continue reading

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‘More Fiya’, including Kandace Siobhan Walker and a Poem by Ange Grunsell

As we take our ease from all the excitement of Hay Festival and stretch out to enjoy a few days of glorious summer weather. The evenings are light, long and balmy, filled with flitting birds and the distant sound of … Continue reading

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