Oh dear, the group will not be meeting tonight :-(  We are very sorry and we realise that this is very short notice, but we have only just been informed of a problem by BAR who have assured us that they have taken steps to ensure that this doesn't happen again.  So I guess it's onwards and upwards and here's to the June 5th meeting- which will be happening, come hell or high water!
So keep those words, ideas and inspiration flowing and we will see you in June.

May's entry into 2014 was accompanied by rain and traffic. Regardless, a cheerful group gathered at BAR Gallery. Only a couple of readers this evening. The carefree attitude of Clare's protagonist was brought crashing to earth and newcomer Vince treated us to a morality tale for children. Then we were out again into the wet night to our warm beds. We have been lax on the pub aspect of the group of late. We need to recruit more seasoned drinkers. If you are a seasoned drinker considering joining a writing group, come along. WGWG wants you!

Don't Panic!
The tube strike will be over by Thursday evening, so wgwg will be carrying on as usual - see you there!

Last night the theme of family was strongly in force. Is Clare's wham-blam-thank-you-ma'am character trying to nest or just have a big party? Mandeep told the heartbreaking story of a family's destruction stemming from the father's attempts to prove the infallible union of his marriage. Finally Mary's protagonist saves her beloved family at the cost of herself. Wonderful pieces all round.

This was the second week running without the pub. I blame lent's air of abstinence. Next time, Clare's sitting in for the committee and it will be almost Easter so there has to be drinking. WGWG commands it.

So, last night we had Tracey reading a new piece about an Australian woman arriving at a not very welcoming boarding house - well, I wouldn't want to stay there!  Clare read another cracking excerpt from her latest book.  I really look forward to hearing her read at the group, she has such a way with words and I can't wait to find out how this story develops. Her description of a woman waking up in the morning after the night before with a man she doesn't know that well was spot on, so well observed.

We had a flying visit from Jeff Achampong who promised terminator style, 'I'll be back', and we certainly hope so Jeff. Then we admired the new coffee machine which looks very complicated and is covered in dials and buttons  ( must try and work out how to use it ) Then your dedicated committee members had to knuckle down to some very boring committee work, and thus we did not go to the pub - see what sacrifices we make for you! I trust normal service will be resumed at the next group on April 3rd.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone tonight - rumour has it there is a new coffee machine in place and I'm guessing that's not all that will be brewing tonight...I mean some great stories brewing - geddit :-)