REMEMBRANCE

This is for all the ex pats who 'drop in' occasionally and wanted me to take some photos before this morning's service outside St Mary Magdalen, Billericay. Our MP John Baron was there, as usual, along with hundreds. Also our superb trumpeter, Graham Baguley.

PUBLIC SPEAKING EXCELLENCE

Superb evening at Mayflower High School in Billericay on Thursday evening when a team of three was chosen at the local heat to go on to the regionals to be held at The Ramada Hotel in Colchester, Essex, in February 2010. All six formers taking part were of excellent standard as agreed with my fellow judges Captain Beverley Beale and Alison Deakin. The evening was organised by the Business and Professional Women UK Limited in Billericay with support from George Pontikis from the Mayflower High School. The winning team is pictured with Jean England, Chairman of BPW.

CARL MERRY - MASTER STORYTELLER

Saturday December 5th
Number One
Hurst Green
Brightlingsea

TELL ME ANOTHER ONE…..

Spend a day learning about the traditional art of oral storytelling with Essex’s master storyteller

CARL MERRY
For more information
Ring 01268 767770
Or Email carl.tale- spinner@blue yonder.co.uk

Price: £50 including a delicious lunch

CELEBRATIONS AT THE NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB

This is especially for Nicola at the History Press - my publishing house - as it isn't often I am able to gather so many of her Essex authors in one spot. The occasion was the autumn lunch of the SWWJ, at which Lady Williams - our Hon Life President - was our speaker. It was also a good opportunity to meet face-to-face some of our new SWWJ recruits. We usually communicate by web-chat and email. Also pictured is Chairman Jean Morris and competition Judge Solange Hando.

DENVER IN THE SNOW

SWWJ members are currently enjoying an 'Indian summer' in Britain. Spring flowers are starting to bud during this mild Essex weather. Let's enjoy it, but spare a thought for Elizabeth Wallace in Denver, USA, who yesterday experienced her first snowfall of winter 6-14 inches!

SCRIPT FOR MURDER by Joan Moules

Joan Moules, a long standing member of our Society of Women Writers & Journalists, is one of our most inspirational authors. She's been so successful with every one of her books (more than 20 titles including romance, sagas, non-fiction and journalism). One of Joan's most famous books is the authorised biography of Gracie Fields. Now, of course, she has ventured into crime, a completely new writing genre for her. Her new title is SCRIPT FOR MURDER, a super who-dun-it set in the '50s. (ISBN 9978-0-7090-8808-080 £18.99 published by Robert Hale.)

Article Writing Day:
Tuesday 17th November 2009
Joan is running a day course on article writing on 17 November 2009. This will take place in Selsey, West Sussex. Telephone Joan: 01243-607587.

LIZ IS BACK

Elzabeth Wallace is back in England on a trip from her home near Denver, US. She has been signing copies of her latest book CHRISTMAS PAST IN ESSEX. Some of her previous titles have been re-published particularly COLORADO SPRINGS which is going great guns in the US. Details www.extraordinaryplaces.co.uk