On Tuesday 6th of October 2011 Falkirk Writers' Makaar Trophy was adjudicated by Margaret Neufeld. The results are as follows :-
1. Agnes Ford
2. Liz Hawkins
3. Isobel Quinn
Highly commended
- David Goudie and Elaine Henderson
Commended
- Jean Currie
On Tuesday 9th of January 2012 Falkirk Writers' Barony Trophy was adjudicated by Harry Glass. The results are as follows :-
1. Agnes Ford
2. Margaret Smith
3. Jean Currie
Commended
- Franz Grimley and Isobel Quinn
On Wednesday 18th January circle members, Isobel Quinn, Agnes Ford, Jean Currie, Chris Mackay, David Goudie and Franz Grimley, entertained residents at New Carron Nursing Home with a selection of poems and short stories. Agnes and Jean also performed a short sketch written by Agnes.
Competitions and interesting web sites -
Click on the links below :-
www.stirlingliterarysociety.org.uk
www.scottishbooktrust.com/familylegends
www.scotborders.gov.uk/life/educationandlearning/arts/34012.html
Meetings are normally held in the Greenpark Community Centre, Polmont, in the room opposite the caretaker's office, from September until May, on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
Contact me at: dm_goudie@hotmail.com
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