P.W.G Minutes of the Meeting on 14 September 2017

Venue: Neo’s Sports Club, Peyia

Present:

Rich Palmer Jennie Rook John Winslow Dee Leigh Eddy Kent

Caroline Harman Jordi Guri Stewart Waddell Bob Barker

Welcome scribes, a good attendance and a lively, humorous meeting chaired by Jennie. John Goodwin returns next Thursday. Nice to see the return of Stewart who gave us news that he and Penny will be returning to the U.K permanently very soon. With Eddy Kent and John Winslow also going and our good friend Nicos not able to attend regularly, a recruiting drive may be required.

A short discussion followed regarding how best to find a professional editor for Jordi's book. Bob offered to send Jordi some information.

Readings:

The homework set by Jennie last week brought some surprising features and a few raised eyebrows but very entertaining.

Stewart Story from his novel Cheng

Rich Homework story Total Chaos

Eddy Poem The Ballad of old Bobby Cox

John W Story Avaricious Georgina Nana

Caroline Homework Story Pissed Off

Bob Homework Story A Change of Environment

Jennie Homework Story The Golden Stone

Words ending -ORE:

10 words ending -ore were read out and you had to write down their definitions and state which parts of speech they were. Most words dated from 12th century but are still used today.

Coffee break: 11.00 am to 11.15 am

Word Quizzes followed:

Words beginning with –ret. Words ending in -ret.

Words beginning with –san. Words ending with -san.

Reading for Feedback:

Bob Book preface and Intro to 'The Last Gasp' (published on Amazon)

Homework:

Jennie gave everyone a list of ten Interesting Literary Facts from 2017 and the homework is to choose one and write a story/poem around the fact (300/500 words).

Thanks to those who attended.

Next meeting will be on Thursday 21st September at Neo’s Sports Club.

Thanks to all who attended and happy writing.