It is now only ONE WEEK to the launch of Shrugging Off the Wind, a fabulous collection of writing from the Easington Writers Group – pictured left- from top left, Mavis, Terry, Agnes, David, Anne, Mary, Susan, Joan and Chris.
The Launch (free entry) will take place in the Easington Social Welfare Centre Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery SR8 3PL – Sat 6th March,at 2pm.
Judging by rehersals yesterday it will definitely be an afternoon to remember! It will be an opportunity to hear each of the writers read from their work, to share their celebrations and, most important of all, to buy your copy of the book.
I’m very excited about Saturday as it’s the culmination of over a year’s work in Easington but there is a bitter sweetness about it for me too as it will mark the end of the project. There is no doubt that Wendy and I have enjoyed working in Easington enormously – we have made some very special friends here and have great affection for our talented group and for the community. We will undoubtedly miss our trips east but I trust the friendships and connections will remain – after all we have a beautiful book – HPM Printers have done a fantastic job – to bind us together, as well as our love of writing.
Thank you Mavis, Anne, David, Mary, Agnes, Chris, Susan, Joan,Terry for all your hard work and all the good times – good luck for Saturday – can’t wait! (Just hope I can Shrug Off the cold.)
You are so right, Avril. It was a joy to hear our Easington Writers read their work in sequence, harmonising their literary tribute to that unique communtiy.
Journalist Sharon Griffiths, who spent the afternoon with us, said that because the writers rendered their stories and poems as fiction rather than documentary fact their book reached another level of significance in as a portrait of that unique community of Easington – past present and future.
I think the launch will be a great treat for everyione concerned and the book will become part of the heritage of Easington.
I hope lote of people will come to share our celebration.
wendy
Hope the launch goes well Avril – it’s a great project.
Hi Avril, Looking forward to Sat. We have beeen rehearsing today. mary
Look forward to introducing my family to you both tomorrow Avril.
kind regards