Sarah Crofts, aged 68, retired from working as a university librarian nearly seven years ago. As well as dancing Morris, she is a musician who plays Anglo-concertina, mostly at sessions these days although she has played as part of a ceilidh/barn dance band in the past. She is also an organiser, with others, of the … Continue reading Morris Dancing
They say we are all a product of our childhood. Well, if my childhood was anything to go by then I should have turned out a total wreck, and in some ways, I did start heading in that direction. Being the overweight kid, with NHS glasses and homemade clothes, I was the butt of everyone’s … Continue reading A Foxy Dance
Tell us 4 important facts about yourself: I value my family and friends. I love adventure and trying new things. I lost almost 7stone in weight, and try and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I try and promote self-belief in others. What is your favourite age that you’ve been so far in life, and why? I … Continue reading Quick & Quirky Questions with Marilyn Bersey
Tell us 4 important facts about yourself: I left my teddy bear on the Norfolk Broads (aged 3). I found him again in my 30s (his name’s Ed). I’m a prolific poet, and love form and free. As a keen gardener, I write lots of nature poems. What is your favourite age that you’ve been … Continue reading Quick & Quirky Questions with Wendy Webb
Throughout March we asked you, our amazing Autumn Voices community to submit flash entries on the topic of d/Deafness. We received a number of lovely pieces and made the tough decision of picking a winning entry. We’re thrilled to announce the winner is Wendy Webb. Wendy wins a copy each of Ilya Kaminsky’s Deaf Sentence courtesy of … Continue reading Hearing Loss Awareness – Winning Entry
Neurodivergence – or neurodiversity – are words that get bandied about a lot right now, and not everyone knows what they mean. Adopted first by those on the Autism spectrum, the terms have now expanded to describe almost anyone whose thought processes don’t conform to what’s considered the standard (or ‘neurotypical’) model. That means everything … Continue reading Uncommon senses
Dalbeattie is a small town, and at the time of our boisterous arrival, most of its residents were very much home grown. Everybody seemed to be somebody’s cousin (even if, once removed)! The tale of the naughty boys, therefore spread like wildfire and seemed to infiltrate each and every one of my early veterinary consultations. … Continue reading High Street Vet – and the naughty lamb
Autumn Voices, in partnership with Gatehouse of Fleet’s The Bakehouse Community Arts, is delighted to report on the second day of poetry and publishing workshops offered as part of our ‘Watering Grassroots’ live event series, funded by DG Unlimited. 10:30 – 12:00 – Start Writing Poetry with John Burns The sun was shining in Gatehouse … Continue reading Gatehouse of Fleet Workshops – March 26th 2022
As I see the first daffodils bravely open – shades of yellow brightness defying the relentless grey of winter – I am reminded of the deep sense of privilege I feel working as a health care assistant with Marie Curie. Throughout these last few weeks however, many of us have been feeling distraught and helpless … Continue reading The Great Daffodil Appeal
This is Mycroft’s response to Orlando’s advice – read the initial post! Mycroft replies Dear Orlando, I write to thank you for your advice. I was bereft upon reading your reply, as I rather hoped you’d equip me with a brilliant plan to persuade my humans they were making a terrible mistake. Instead, I received … Continue reading Mycroft is going down under!
Deafness* *An inability to hear properly OR unwillingness to hear or pay attention. I would dearly love to be classed as the latter but regrettably my hearing is very limited and continues to deteriorate. There are numerous reasons why someone has difficulty with hearing and the severity ranges from mild dysfunction to total deafness. With … Continue reading Deafness*
This week’s Quick and Quirky Questions are answered by David Thompson, who won our February flash entry competition with his wonderful poem entitled Language Love. He’s from Frome in Somerset and has recently turned 89. He also published a poetry collection recently – Days of Dark and Light – with Hobnob Press. Tell us 4 important facts about yourself: … Continue reading Quick & Quirky Questions with David Thompson
Throughout February we asked you to send in flash submissions on the topic of “Love Languages”. We’re delighted to share the winning entry of David Thompson, Frome in Somerset, with you. It’s also his 89th birthday today so happy birthday David! He also published a poetry collection recently – Days of Dark and Light – with Hobnob Press. Language … Continue reading Love Languages – Winning Entry
Autumn Voices is delighted to share Jo Clifford’s words on International Women’s Day. Jo Clifford is a proud father and grandmother, playwright and performer, based in Edinburgh. She is the author of over 100 plays, many of which have been performed all over the world. Plays include: Every One, The Tree Of Knowledge, Faust Parts One … Continue reading Jo Clifford on International Women’s Day
This week’s Online with Orlando content comes courtesy of Mandy Macdonald, and is both a Show and Tell Orlando ? Mandy Macdonald is 77 and is an Australian writer living in Aberdeen. She’s written about 250 poems which have appeared in various publications in Scotland and further afield, and a pamphlet, The Temperature of Blue, … Continue reading The Vagabond
