Tag Archives: literature Wales

Pick and Mix Anthology News.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by thehaywriters

“The first real content meeting for the Hay Writers new anthology took place at the weekend in the glorious booktown of Hay-on-Wye. I’m very happy to report that we have 80 strong pages of wonderful, diverse new writing selected and … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Ruth Stone, Poet 1915-2011

Posted on August 18, 2015 by thehaywriters

A Poem for Ruth Stone, Poet 1915-2011 Earlier this summer I was involved in a project responding to works of the American poet Ruth Stone, 1915-2011. Ruth Stone? – I freely admitted to Elephants Footprint (publishers of this new anthology) that I’d … Continue reading →

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Summer Lunch and The 2015 Richard Booth Prize for Non-Fiction Results

Posted on July 30, 2015 by thehaywriters

Summer Lunch and 2015 Non-Fiction Competition Results. Our summer lunch took place at Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn near Crickhowell on what seemed to be a chilly Autumn day. We enjoyed wonderful food in delightful surroundings. The highlight was the prize-giving for … Continue reading →

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HAIKU AND THE RICHARD BOOTH PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION

Posted on July 28, 2015 by thehaywriters

Haiku: Between cloud and tree The threshold of the mountains – Old doors, old latches. ECvW 2015 While summer storm clouds take up residence above our home town of Hay-on-Wye, this afternoon sees the announcement of the 2015 winner of the … Continue reading →

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HAY FESTIVAL SELL-OUT SUCCESS AND ANTHOLOGY NEWS

Posted on May 28, 2015 by thehaywriters

HAY FESTIVAL EVENT What a great boost to our literary egos – our Hay Festival event was sold out and it was very encouraging to know that we could have at least sold half as many tickets again – if … Continue reading →

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Hay Festival 2015

Posted on May 23, 2015 by thehaywriters

***HAY WRITERS’ @ HAY FESTIVAL 2015*** NEW WORK Event 173 • Tuesday 26 May 2015, 10am • Venue: The Summer House • Price – £3.00 Book your ticket now by clicking on the link below – https://www.hayfestival.com/p-9744-hay-writers-circle.aspx

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THE LANDMARK TRUST – 50 GOLDEN YEARS

Posted on May 15, 2015 by thehaywriters

This weekend is a golden 50 years for The Landmark Trust Why not take part in their celebrations by visiting one of their many iconic properties. Check out the following link to find the one near you. http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/goldenweekend/ A few years … Continue reading →

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WORDS OF THE WEEK – HARE IN-SIGHT – PANTOUM POEM

Posted on May 8, 2015 by thehaywriters

Hare In-sight – Pantoum And he thinks nobody will heed Slipping out passed the pig-net curve Hemming the field, folding his form – In the furrow, flat as a seed Slipping out passed the pig-net curve I watch – whisker’s … Continue reading →

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DIARY DATE – HAY FESTIVAL 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by thehaywriters

Article by Emma van Woerkom *****DIARY DATE – HAY FESTIVAL 2015***** NEW WORK Event 173 • Tuesday 26 May 2015, 10am • Venue: The Summer House • Price – £3.00 A reading of new work by the Hay Writers’ Circle. All the writing will be … Continue reading →

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WORDS OF THE WEEK – Poems by Anne Riviere and Emma van Woerkom