Lambing Flat (Young) FAW Writers Group is back in action for 2015, with its second meeting to be held on Monday, March 9 at 5.30pm at the Catherine McAuley Centre (off Demondrille Street).
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The monthly meetings are a mix of ideas exchanged, readings for critique, business and chat.
The group had a busy end to last year with the 2014 Cherry Festival Writing Competition a resounding success, receiving 272 entries.
Thank you to all the local students and adults who entered the poetry and short story competitions, the judges and the generous sponsors.
Entries were received from all over Australia, so group members were delighted with the record number of entries.
Locals who received awards were:
Junior primary poetry section, years 1-3: First - Elisabeth Hall; equal second - Jessica Taylor and Jimmy Cronin. Highly commended awards- Josh Cameron and Brydee Clark.
Primary short story section Years 4-6: First - Annabelle Richens. Highly commended - Ashlenn Bannister.
Adult poetry section (rhyming): Second - Terry Norwood.
We look forward to welcoming new members in 2015 and all are welcome at the monthly meetings.
For more information please contact president, Ted Webber on 6382 7728 or 0459 707 728.