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Coming EventsThe Top of the South Branch
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This page provides information about events organised by the branch, by individual members, or of particular local interest. To have your event listed here, as well as in the newsletter, contact the Branch Editor
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Writers of Picton
Writers of Picton usually meet on the first Monday of the month (except January) at 1.30 pm in the upstairs meeting room at Picton Library.
Their next meeting will be on Monday 1 March. The writing exercise is 200-400 words on the topic 'Why Picton?'
Contact Peter and Irene Thomas on 03-573-5501 or 027 2493146 for more information.
Their next meeting will be on Monday 1 March. The writing exercise is 200-400 words on the topic 'Why Picton?'
Contact Peter and Irene Thomas on 03-573-5501 or 027 2493146 for more information.
Writers at Lunchtime takes place in Nelson on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) from 11.30 am
to 1.30 pm. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 3 March. The speaker is to be confirmed.
Writers at Lunchtime takes place at Founders Park, 97 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Enter through the Windmill. Come any time from 11.30 am. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Belinda at bmellor12@icloud.com or Sue at 021 061 6470.
to 1.30 pm. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 3 March. The speaker is to be confirmed.
Writers at Lunchtime takes place at Founders Park, 97 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Enter through the Windmill. Come any time from 11.30 am. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Belinda at bmellor12@icloud.com or Sue at 021 061 6470.
Writers at Lunchtime
Writers at Lunchtime takes place 11.30 am – 1.30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month (except January) at the Café at Founders Park in Nelson. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 3 March. The guest speaker will be Paul Bensemann, author of Fight for the Forests, Lost Gold and Tragedy at Aramoana. Describing himself as a ‘conservation foot-soldier’, Paul has been involved in native forest issues since the age of 19 through activism, advisory roles and iwi liaison, including spying for the Native Forests Action Council. He will be talking about the research and process of his writing and the process of publication. Paul also has a role negotiating between authors and publishers, and at present is editing three manuscripts.
Founders Park is at 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Enter through the Windmill; there is plenty of parking on Atawhai Drive. Everyone is welcome. Come any time from 11.30 am, but make sure to be there at 12.30 pm for Paul’s talk. For more information Belinda at bmellor12@icloud.com or Sue at 021 061 6470.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 3 March. The guest speaker will be Paul Bensemann, author of Fight for the Forests, Lost Gold and Tragedy at Aramoana. Describing himself as a ‘conservation foot-soldier’, Paul has been involved in native forest issues since the age of 19 through activism, advisory roles and iwi liaison, including spying for the Native Forests Action Council. He will be talking about the research and process of his writing and the process of publication. Paul also has a role negotiating between authors and publishers, and at present is editing three manuscripts.
Founders Park is at 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Enter through the Windmill; there is plenty of parking on Atawhai Drive. Everyone is welcome. Come any time from 11.30 am, but make sure to be there at 12.30 pm for Paul’s talk. For more information Belinda at bmellor12@icloud.com or Sue at 021 061 6470.
'Life Sentence' Writing Group
‘Life Sentence’ is a writing group for those who want to write better, be inspired and be supported to publish. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at The Workshop in New Street, Nelson, 5.30 - 7pm. The next meeting will be on Thursday 4 March.
For more information contact Chris Stuart on 027 777 2556, or email chrisannstuart@gmail.com.
For more information contact Chris Stuart on 027 777 2556, or email chrisannstuart@gmail.com.
Live Poets in the Gallery
The local Live Poets have been gathering from 12.30 - 1.30 pm in the Refinery ArtSpace at 114 Hardy Street, Nelson for a month of Fridays. The last date is Friday 5 March.
Everyone is welcome to bring your lunch or just come and listen to local poets reading their poetry and poetry by others. Please feel free to bring a poem to read. You can pop in and out as you like. As a bonus, enjoy the current exhibitions that are on display at the Refinery Gallery. Comfortable seating will be provided. For further details contact Gaelynne 03-546 8434 or 022 6376480.
Everyone is welcome to bring your lunch or just come and listen to local poets reading their poetry and poetry by others. Please feel free to bring a poem to read. You can pop in and out as you like. As a bonus, enjoy the current exhibitions that are on display at the Refinery Gallery. Comfortable seating will be provided. For further details contact Gaelynne 03-546 8434 or 022 6376480.
Mawhera Writers (Greymouth)
Formerly West Coast Writers, this group welcomes writers of all genres to write together, get feedback on their work, and to discuss all things ‘writing’ in a respectful, encouraging environment. Don't worry about your level of experience – everyone is welcome! The group meets on the first Sunday of each month, 11 am – 1 pm, at CoRe (New Coaster’s Office), 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated.
Their next meeting will be on Sunday 7 March. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details and to go on the group mailing list. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mawherawriters/
to find and share writing-related updates and discussion relevant to the group.
Their next meeting will be on Sunday 7 March. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details and to go on the group mailing list. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mawherawriters/
to find and share writing-related updates and discussion relevant to the group.
STEMWriters at Nelson Library
STEMWriters is a small group with widely varying interests in writing, from short fiction to social commentary, social history and poetry. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 pm at the Elma Turner Library in Nelson. The next meetings will be on 9 & 23 March. For more information contact Jackie Cook at taongajac@gmail.com
Nelson Romance Writers
The Nelson branch of Romance Writers of NZ (RWNZ) usually meet on the second Saturday of every month. They meet at 2 pm at the National Party Office, corner of Waimea & Quarantine Roads, Nelson. Visitors are always welcome. If you are not an RWNZ member, you are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding whether or not to join.
The next meeting will be on Saturday 13 March. The topic for discussion will be writing blurbs.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith at 03-548 5561, email amos46@xtra.co.nz
The next meeting will be on Saturday 13 March. The topic for discussion will be writing blurbs.
For more information contact Annika Ohlson-Smith at 03-548 5561, email amos46@xtra.co.nz
Richmond Writing Group
The Richmond Writing Group is for adults with an interest in writing – whether you’re just thinking about starting to write something, you’re a published author, or somewhere in between. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3 pm, in the Constance Barnicoat Room at Richmond Library. In the first hour there is an author talk, then from 2 pm everyone is welcome to join the Richmond Writing Group for an hour of discussion or creative writing exercises in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. It’s free to attend and anyone of any ability can come. Bring writing materials.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 16 March. The guest speaker will be announced.
For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 16 March. The guest speaker will be announced.
For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
Picton Poets
The Picton Poets usually meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Picton Library. They share their own original poems in a friendly, constructive atmosphere. New members and visitors are welcome.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 24 March. The topic for the writing exercise will be announced.
For more information contact Joyce Elwood-Smith on 027 226 1276 or joyce.elwoodsmith@gmail.com
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 24 March. The topic for the writing exercise will be announced.
For more information contact Joyce Elwood-Smith on 027 226 1276 or joyce.elwoodsmith@gmail.com
Tasman Writers
Tasman Writers meets monthly, at a time and place notified by email each month. Their next meeting will be on Thursday 25 March, 5 – 6.30 pm, at Community House, Decks Reserve, Motueka. The guest speaker will be Lorna Croft, who will be talking about her work proof-reading and editing writers’ manuscripts.
Tasman Writers welcomes everyone who writes, whatever your genre and whether you write for fun, for profit, for family, or for hiding in your desk. The get-togethers may include a speaker, and always have time for sharing ideas, asking questions, or discussing challenges. Gold coin koha.
For more information, or to have your name added to the mailing list, please contact Trish at dunrban@xtra.co.nz or Lucy at tosnzsa15@gmail.com
Tasman Writers welcomes everyone who writes, whatever your genre and whether you write for fun, for profit, for family, or for hiding in your desk. The get-togethers may include a speaker, and always have time for sharing ideas, asking questions, or discussing challenges. Gold coin koha.
For more information, or to have your name added to the mailing list, please contact Trish at dunrban@xtra.co.nz or Lucy at tosnzsa15@gmail.com
NZSA Top of the South Branch 2021 AGM
An advance date for your diaries – the Top of the South branch AGM will be held on Saturday 22 May, 2 pm. We hope by then the Covid-19 situation will allow it to be an in-person meeting. If so, the venue will be one we have used before: The Hearing House, 354 Trafalgar Square, Nelson. More information will follow nearer the time.