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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 weekly newsletter, contact the Branch Editor
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Writers at Lunchtime
Writers at Lunchtime meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month except January, starting at 11.30 am. There is usually a guest speaker at 12.30 pm, talking on a topic of general interest to writers.
The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 5 June, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. The guest speaker at 12.30 pm will be poet Maggie Brown with a talk titled: 'Winging it ... in the world of poetry’.
Maggie began writing poetry when she retired from the paid work force and moved to the Tasman district. With only a love of poetry to back up her efforts, she set about familiarising herself with various forms of poetry ranging from the ancient Celtic styles to modern free verse. She gave them all a go and still has an eclectic approach to her craft. Her poetry reflects an abiding love of the natural world, a desire to explore the human condition, and to join the dots between the two. She is an amateur photographer and the organiser of a monthly live poetry event in her hometown of Motueka. Maggie regards retirement as the best career move she has ever made.
The venue for Writers at Lunchtime is The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson (car parking is accessed from Tasman Street). While the meetings are organised by the Top of the South branch of NZSA, everyone is welcome to attend. Come any time from 11.30 am, but make sure to be there at
12.30 pm for Maggie's talk. For more information contact Cat on 021 0335049.
The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 5 June, 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. The guest speaker at 12.30 pm will be poet Maggie Brown with a talk titled: 'Winging it ... in the world of poetry’.
Maggie began writing poetry when she retired from the paid work force and moved to the Tasman district. With only a love of poetry to back up her efforts, she set about familiarising herself with various forms of poetry ranging from the ancient Celtic styles to modern free verse. She gave them all a go and still has an eclectic approach to her craft. Her poetry reflects an abiding love of the natural world, a desire to explore the human condition, and to join the dots between the two. She is an amateur photographer and the organiser of a monthly live poetry event in her hometown of Motueka. Maggie regards retirement as the best career move she has ever made.
The venue for Writers at Lunchtime is The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson (car parking is accessed from Tasman Street). While the meetings are organised by the Top of the South branch of NZSA, everyone is welcome to attend. Come any time from 11.30 am, but make sure to be there at
12.30 pm for Maggie's talk. For more information contact Cat on 021 0335049.
Marlborough Writers
Marlborough Writers meet on the third Tuesday of the month, usually in the Louvre Room at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim. Visitors are always welcome. A gold coin donation is requested to cover website costs.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 21 May at noon. The writing exercise is 200 words on the topic 'Fear'. For more information contact Annette Rattray at annetteratttray@hotmail.com, phone 03-573 6629 or 021 232 8040.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 21 May at noon. The writing exercise is 200 words on the topic 'Fear'. For more information contact Annette Rattray at annetteratttray@hotmail.com, phone 03-573 6629 or 021 232 8040.
Nelson & Motueka Live Poets Share Guest Poet
The Nelson and Motueka Live Poets meetings for May share guest poet Adrian Higgins.
Adrian is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, bush poet and cartoonist. He has guested at numerous festivals over the past thirty years, both as a member of the well-known groups Shiner, FfBN and The Barreltones, and as a solo performer. In 2010 he edited and produced From Bard to Verse, a compilation of thirteen contemporary New Zealand bush poets, and his songs have been covered by several artists. While his songs cover a range of topics, his poems tend to the humorous side and draw upon his childhood days growing up in the Buller. Adrian will be appearing at:
Nelson Live Poets, Tuesday 21 May, 7 pm at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. Bring a poem to share or just enjoy the show. Singer songwriters are also welcome. To read, simply sign up on the night. Koha entry. For more information contact Cat on 021 033 5049.
Motueka Live Poets, Wednesday 22 May, 7 pm at Armadillo’s Café (in the back room), 122 High Street, Motueka. There will be music from Kyla, Malaika & Tai from Golden Bay. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Gold coin koha entry. For more information contact Maggie Brown at mzbrown@slingshot.co.nz , phone 03-9298150 or text 021-1280991.
Adrian is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, bush poet and cartoonist. He has guested at numerous festivals over the past thirty years, both as a member of the well-known groups Shiner, FfBN and The Barreltones, and as a solo performer. In 2010 he edited and produced From Bard to Verse, a compilation of thirteen contemporary New Zealand bush poets, and his songs have been covered by several artists. While his songs cover a range of topics, his poems tend to the humorous side and draw upon his childhood days growing up in the Buller. Adrian will be appearing at:
Nelson Live Poets, Tuesday 21 May, 7 pm at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. Bring a poem to share or just enjoy the show. Singer songwriters are also welcome. To read, simply sign up on the night. Koha entry. For more information contact Cat on 021 033 5049.
Motueka Live Poets, Wednesday 22 May, 7 pm at Armadillo’s Café (in the back room), 122 High Street, Motueka. There will be music from Kyla, Malaika & Tai from Golden Bay. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Gold coin koha entry. For more information contact Maggie Brown at mzbrown@slingshot.co.nz , phone 03-9298150 or text 021-1280991.
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. It’s a great opportunity to meet other people with a shared interest in writing, and to put pen to paper.
Each month there is a guest speaker in the first hour, followed by writing or discussion for those who wish to stay on. The next meeting will be on
Tuesday 21 May with a guest speaker to be announced.
Everyone is welcome to the Richmond Writing Group, and entry is free. Bring writing materials. For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
Each month there is a guest speaker in the first hour, followed by writing or discussion for those who wish to stay on. The next meeting will be on
Tuesday 21 May with a guest speaker to be announced.
Everyone is welcome to the Richmond Writing Group, and entry is free. Bring writing materials. For more information contact Pania Walton, Promotions Assistant, Richmond Library at pania.walton@tasman.govt.nz
Picton Poets
The Picton Poets meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.30 am – 12.30 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 22 May. The topic for a poem is ' The joy of missing out'. For more information contact Mary Howan on 03-573 5973 or nadamary@xtra.co.nz, or Joyce Elwood-Smith on 027 226 1276 or joyce.elwoodsmith@gmail.com
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 22 May. The topic for a poem is ' The joy of missing out'. For more information contact Mary Howan on 03-573 5973 or nadamary@xtra.co.nz, or Joyce Elwood-Smith on 027 226 1276 or joyce.elwoodsmith@gmail.com
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 and third Sundays of the month,
11 am – 1 pm, at the New Coaster's Office, 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated. Their next meetings will be on Sunday 2 & 16 June. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details.
11 am – 1 pm, at the New Coaster's Office, 38 Albert Street, Greymouth. Gold coin donation for venue appreciated. Their next meetings will be on Sunday 2 & 16 June. Contact Katrina Brown at kbtaiwan@gmail.com for more details.
Writers of Picton
Writers of Picton usually meet on the first Monday of the month, 1.30 – 3.30 pm in the upstairs meeting room at Picton Library.
The next meeting is on Monday 3 June, 1.30 pm at the library. There will be a writing exercise of 200-400 words on a topic to be announced.
For more information contact Irene & Peter Thomas at 03-973 0638 or pandi.goodhope@gmail.com
The next meeting is on Monday 3 June, 1.30 pm at the library. There will be a writing exercise of 200-400 words on a topic to be announced.
For more information contact Irene & Peter Thomas at 03-973 0638 or pandi.goodhope@gmail.com
'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 (except January) at The Workshop in New Street, Nelson, 5.30 - 7pm. Their next meeting will be on Thursday 6 June.
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.
Golden Bay Writers Group
The Golden Bay Writers Group meets on the first Friday of each month except January from 1.30 - 3 pm at the Wholemeal Café, 60 Commercial Street, Takaka. The next meeting will be on Friday 7 June. Meet up to talk about writing in all its forms, to encourage and inspire each other, to share our challenges and victories, and to connect over a cuppa.
Everyone is welcome to Golden Bay Writers Group meetings. For more information contact Charlotte Squire at charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome to Golden Bay Writers Group meetings. For more information contact Charlotte Squire at charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com
Nelson Romance Writers
The Nelson branch of Romance Writers of NZ 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 already, you are welcome to attend a meeting before deciding to join. The next meeting will be on Saturday 8 June. The topic will be favourite authors – who inspired you to write romance (or anything else you write). For more information contact LaVerne Clark at 4clarksnelson@gmail.com, phone 03-546 4440.
Golden Bay Live Poets
Golden Bay Live Poets meet monthly at The Mussel Inn, Onekaka. Their next meeting on Thursday 13 June at 7.30 pm features guest poet Jon Crick.
Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem to share, or just enjoy the show. Singer-songwriters are also welcome. Gold coin koha entry. For further information please contact Sacha Horton at 021 044 4294 or getrealconnection@gmail.com.
Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem to share, or just enjoy the show. Singer-songwriters are also welcome. Gold coin koha entry. For further information please contact Sacha Horton at 021 044 4294 or getrealconnection@gmail.com.
Creative Writing Courses with Michelanne Forster
Join author and playwright Michelanne Forster at Volume bookshop in Nelson for a series of short creative writing courses in small, supportive classes. Michelanne offers informative tutorials and writing exercises that unlock creativity and give you practical skills in all genres.
WRITING YOUR MEMOIR
What is memoir and how is it different from autobiography? How do different writers tackle deeply personal issues? How can you organise a lifetime of events into a compelling and readable shape? These four classes will give you a secure foundation for writing your story for family, friends and the wider world. Thursdays, 6 - 27 June, 6 pm - 8.30 pm (4 sessions). $220.
Enrol here: https://volume.circlesoft.net/p/tickets-writing-your-memoir-with-michelanne-forster?barcode=MR20192
WORD DOCTOR
You’ve written the first draft of a story, a memoir, or several chapters of a novel. You know it’s not quite right but you don’t have a clear idea where you need to go next. ‘Word Doctor’ is designed to help you step back and analyse your work’s strengths and weaknesses. Two group and two individual sessions are offered to a limited number of students who would value feedback and guidance on any work in progress.
Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm, 5 & 26 September (group sessions)
plus two hour-long sessions September – November (individually booked). $220. Enrol here: https://volume.circlesoft.net/p/tickets-word-doctor-writing-classes-with-michelanne-forster?barcode=MF20193
Volume is at 15 Church Street, Nelson, email books@volume.nz or phone 03 9700073 or 021 1970002.
WRITING YOUR MEMOIR
What is memoir and how is it different from autobiography? How do different writers tackle deeply personal issues? How can you organise a lifetime of events into a compelling and readable shape? These four classes will give you a secure foundation for writing your story for family, friends and the wider world. Thursdays, 6 - 27 June, 6 pm - 8.30 pm (4 sessions). $220.
Enrol here: https://volume.circlesoft.net/p/tickets-writing-your-memoir-with-michelanne-forster?barcode=MR20192
WORD DOCTOR
You’ve written the first draft of a story, a memoir, or several chapters of a novel. You know it’s not quite right but you don’t have a clear idea where you need to go next. ‘Word Doctor’ is designed to help you step back and analyse your work’s strengths and weaknesses. Two group and two individual sessions are offered to a limited number of students who would value feedback and guidance on any work in progress.
Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm, 5 & 26 September (group sessions)
plus two hour-long sessions September – November (individually booked). $220. Enrol here: https://volume.circlesoft.net/p/tickets-word-doctor-writing-classes-with-michelanne-forster?barcode=MF20193
Volume is at 15 Church Street, Nelson, email books@volume.nz or phone 03 9700073 or 021 1970002.