Thought it was going to be a damp squib tonight what with people away on holiday or lecturing at Syracuse university ( like you do) but you know what - it turned out to be a really good night. In fact for the first time in ages, we didn't get around to hearing everyone read.  Sorry Lily - you are first up on September 6th,  if you are back from sailing around Menorca and travelling around Siberia ( like you do ).
We heard Clare's continuing children's story which is reaching a thrilling climax and Steve's Irish family saga, told in his inimitable style. Newcomer Su read a fantastic short story set within the Sri Lankan community which, with some slight adjustments, will be a stomping good read, and to finish we had a poem that has a lot of potential from another newcomer, or should I say 'returner',  Abina.  Then off to the pub until eleven thirty to discuss, amongst other things, biros, propelling pencils and vomit ( like you do )

Olympics/summer/dance fever has spread through the regular members like a... er.. olympics/summer/dance fever.

The only person that can make it did say that she thought my shirt bright and my remarks brighter (which is basically the nicest thing that anyone has said to me this decade), but that she did not have anything to read.

So, TONIGHT'S SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Bilal

Novel excerpts from virtual reality, Korea, Dublin and Notting Hill.

Our publishing house is back in business and there's some exciting plans afoot.


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Whoop!

Planning application to demolish Willesden Library withdrawn

A controversial planning application which would have seen a Victorian Library in Willesden High Road demolished has been withdrawn.
Plans for the re-development Willesden Green Library Centre, in High Road, Willesden will now be re-drafted by the developers Galliford Try.
The plans have attracted much criticism with campaign groups who have called for the old library, which was built in 1894 and stands in front of the current building to be preserved.
A spokesman for Brent Council said the decision to redraft the plans was to “allow more time to consider the design of the new cultural centre.” (Brent and Kilburn Times)

Two outstanding short stories last night and some barking doggerel.

Oh, lots of exciting things in the pipeline.  Watch this space for news of our next publication!  That's all for now, see you on the 21st...