Ayr Writers’ Club may be on holiday, but our members are still busy writing and performing. Congratulations to all!
Carolyn O’Hara participated in an open mic night (music & spoken word) in Saltcoats at the Melbourne Café.
This venue boasts some iconic events from its illustrious past, including providing the location for an episode of Tutti Fruity, featuring Robbie Coltrane and Emma Thomson.
On the first Tuesday of each month, they host an open mic event for the local community, and anyone who wants to join in. Informal, fun and friendly, Carolyn thoroughly enjoyed sharing a set of poems, and will definitely go along again.
Sounds brilliant!
Damaris West, following her success as AWC Published Writer of the Year, has now had two more of her beautiful poems published online.
- Into this breathing world in Acumen Issue 112, in print and online Acumen 112 – May 2025 | Acumen Poetry
- An Umbrian village in spring in Panoplyzine Issue 30, online Issue 30 – Spring 2025 (Completing Our 10th Year!) | panoply, a literary zine
Her poem When I grow old was commended in the Age UK Waltham Forest Poetry Competition but it won’t actually be published until their Poetry Showcase booklet is launched on 12th June.
I hope we get the opportunity to hear these poems at the club in the new session. Well done Damaris.
The Ayrshire Magazine continues to provide a wonderful showcase for AWC members.
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