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FEBRUARY: ‘The roots intertwine and their trunks cleave together as one’: Peter Morley’s ‘Reflections’
WWC member – and chair – Peter Morley says of this piece: “This little story is a moment in the life of Tommy, an old soldier. He fought a war for us and toiled to buy his own home. There was some good luck and a lot of work, and he is happy with his lot. Tommy… →
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JANUARY: ‘What’s Wrong with Hayling Island?’ A poem by Amanda Briggs
WWC member Amanda Briggs fancied a trip to the seaside for her birthday – and maybe a dip in the sea, too – even though it was January. So she did. And had a fish and chip lunch at the Coastguard cafe. And wrote this poem, the second piece of work in our seasonal showcase… →
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DECEMBER: Heather Cook’s poem ‘Woodland Christmas’
Introducing a new seasonal offering from Woking Writers Circle … every few weeks we hope to publish something from one of our members that maybe reflects the time of year, or just gives you something to think about. Our first is this wonderfully magical poem by Heather Cook. It’s called ‘Woodland Christmas’. We wish you… →
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WWC member’s ‘homework’ poem in war poetry journal
A poem written as a response to a Woking Writers Circle ‘homework’ theme more than two years ago has been published in a war poetry journal. ‘Cherry Blossom’ by Greg Freeman was written after fellow member Carla Scarano D’Antonio named it as the theme following a recent visit to Japan. It has just been published… →
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Hotel’s hidden extra … Alan Dale’s chilling tale The False Note
A couple staying in a hotel; an article about superstition; a creaking window; flickering candles; the sound of horses approaching; a headless coachman. Alan Dale is recognised by fellow Woking Writers Circle members as a masterly exponent of flash fiction, and The False Note is a fine example of his craft. Settle back and listen… →
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Here’s hoping … two poems about receiving Covid vaccinations in Woking
The theme of February’s meeting of Woking Writers Circle was Hope. And two of our writers came up with poems about their recent Covid vaccinations in Woking: HOPE IN THE TIME OF COVID by Heather Cook I’ve followed signs to ‘Vaccs this way’ on an unkind day in February, here in Woking where a mutant… →
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Carla Scarano D’Antonio launches ‘Negotiating Caponata’ poetry collection
“Food is so important in Italy for our identity. It shapes our relationships. And it is also a way to renew them.” With these words Woking Writers Circle member Carla Scarano D’Antonio introduced the launch of her short poetry collection, Negotiating Caponata, on Zoom – an occasion attended by dozens of friends, family and poets,… →
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Liz Lennie makes waves in Woking News & Mail with article and haiku
Woking Writers Circle’s longest-serving member Liz Lennie has been making waves in our local newspaper, the Woking News and Mail, with her haiku inspired by our local waterway. Following the publication of Liz’s five haiku about her lockdown walks along the Basingstoke canal near her home in St John’s, the newspaper republished them on its… →
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A Set of Five Haiku: On The Basingstoke Canal
by Liz Lennie At our second Zoom meeting on Thursday 30 April Liz Lennie read these haiku, which were inspired by walking along the Basingstoke Canal with her husband Robin for exercise during lockdown. Here they are, with pictures from Liz as well. Waking to birdsong, Walkers talk, a distant train. I… →
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Greg Freeman’s poem published in The New European newspaper
Woking Writers Circle member Greg Freeman has had a poem published in the April 23 edition of The New European newspaper. Titled ‘The Morning After’, Greg began writing it the day after the 2019 general election, which found him and his wife Gillian visiting their family in Marbella. Greg said: “We had listened to the… →
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