STRING Inside a small glass bowl, sitting on a wooden shelf, in a quiet room, adjoining a large entrance hall, which welcomed visitors to the family house sat a big fat ball of string.   It had been wound round, each section criss-crossed tightly, however, it was unused and neglected. Our ball of string was feeling Read more

At the December meeting members of the Creative Writing Group presented their thought on the theme of Winter/Christmas with one member even attempting a Haiku. Tis The Season Four Haikus For Winter Lights, stars and angels are with us once more I wonder what Santa has in store? Nativities enacted and carolling complete Presents bought Read more

Here are some more examples from our Creative Writing group on the theme of Asteroids On Being a Dinosaur Star Struck by Ruth Has anyone here been insulted by being called a ‘dinosaur?’ Luckily for us in the u3a, those kind of ageist remarks are no longer relevant. However, many birthdays have passed in the Read more

The Barn Owl Lethal as dusk she flies, with feathers made of silence. The killing field below her is still, emptied of sound you would think, but she has mouths to feed, and asniper’s patience. A pale moon captures the whiteness of her face as she turns, a flying heart scanning soundlessly, up and down, Read more

We are delighted that a story written by Barbara for the Creative Writing Group has been selected for promotion on the national u3a blog dedicated to sharing and learning. It will be available to read on the blog from 24th July. Discovering history while Exploring the World For many of my early years the subject Read more

Nature in all its guises can be both cruel and kind, however with good fortune the strongest will not only survive but thrive. I was the small cup with an acorn inside Nestling so close held tightly within I felt you ripen as the autumn winds blew Finally tumbling to the earth down below You’re Read more

IMBUE: to inspire At the grand old age of 47 I decided to motivate myself to achieve a new goal. I lacked challenge in my life, I needed to add colour to my world, to add spice to it. My career in the police force had been a rebellious choice and anoutstanding achievement. I had Read more