The year 2015 – 2016 has been a very busy one for HW members, with many projects on the go at the same time. We started the year continuing our collaborative project with local photographer Norma Evans, with Huntly Writers crafting poems to match her evocative landscape pictures. Norma achieved much deserved high marks with … Read more ……
REVIEW OF 2014 – 2015 BY CAROL ANN
REVIEW OF 2014 – 2015 BY CAROL ANN
In 2014 we moved the timing of our AGM to May to thwart the vagaries of the Scottish winter weather, which had often beset previous AGM meetings. We had a very full year of writing success and exploring new ideas, starting with the news that our ‘Weaving Words Anthology’ had won a runner-up prize in … Read more ……
Over the Hills to Huntly
Over the Hills to Huntly
‘Over the Hills to Huntly’ by Ron Brander in conjunction with Leopard Press
Open With Care
Open With Care
‘Open With Care’ – new HW anthology in conjunction with Lumphanan Press
Selected Works of Margaret Grant
Selected Works of Margaret Grant
‘Selected Works of Margaret Grant’ in conjunction with Lumphanan Press
Review of 2013–2014 by Linda Smith
Review of 2013–2014 by Linda Smith
It has been six years since I found myself agreeing to take on the position of Secretary to Huntly Writers and I admit that one of my first thoughts on stepping into the shoes of our previous secretary, Phyllis Goodall, was that it would prove a daunting challenge, as her minutes were always impeccably “literary” … Read more ……
Orb’s Community Bookshop
Orb’s Community Bookshop
In 2013 Huntly Writers were granted funds from the Huntly Cultural Fund to conduct a feasibility study to determine the viability of transforming independent bookstore Orb’s Bookshop into a not-for-profit community bookstore. We’ve been busy putting those findings into action, and are pleased to announce our community organisation Huntly Heritage and Bookshop Community is actively … Read more ……
Review of 2012 by Linda Smith
Review of 2012 by Linda Smith
2012 proved another bumper year for Huntly Writers. It has become almost a cliché, but every year seems to bring a plethora of successful events, performances and workshops, while an increasing number of members have celebrated the launch of books and collections or had work printed in a variety of publications. We continued to meet … Read more ……
Review of 2011 by Linda Smith
Review of 2011 by Linda Smith
Huntly Writers can look back on 2011 with a genuine sense of achievement. The group is flourishing and this session saw members tackle a number of new and exciting challenges, while developing skills as writers and participating in a variety of readings, events and festivals. Our first visitor in 2011 was Peter Liversidge, an artist … Read more ……
Review of 2011 by Linda Smith
Review of 2011 by Linda Smith
Huntly Writers can look back on 2011 with a genuine sense of achievement. The group is flourishing and this session saw members tackle a number of new and exciting challenges, while developing skills as writers and participating in a variety of readings, events and festivals. Our first visitor in 2011 was Peter Liversidge, an artist … Read more ……
