SPTEMBER 2024
SEPTEMBER'S HERE It DOES seem that summer came and wentvery ery quickly. A week 9f swimming every day, a couple of barbbeques and suddenly there are blackberries! Every dawn is a blessing on the Promenade in Penzance and the older we get the more we appreciate it. That and an amazing network of friends and family. How lucky! Plenty of writing and a couple of competitions and numerous sucessful submissions, makes for another great poetry year. Hopeful possibilities keep the words churning! My thanks to PENNY AUTHORS and Mayar for a great book launch this month . A huge number of contributers and supporters arrived at Redwing Gallery to hear readings from V10 Book of The Lived. COBNUTS in St Just launched themselves ino another edtion of poems from the group, with huge thanks to Sonja, for her guidance and inspiration and Mick for putting in the hard work of compilation. ST IVES POETS led by REV STEPHEN submit every month and the online submissions are always stunning and varied. THE U3A POETRY group, led by Diana alwys leads to wonderful poems on a theme ever month, by familiar poets, unknown gems or our own efforts. A great afternoon for all. INDIGO DREAMS poetry pamphlet arrives through the door every month and thanks to Ronnie and Dawn for including me in many of the editions. Two entries to their latest competition was a challenge, and huge thanks to them for allowing postal submissions., for those of us with reluctant computers, brains or fingers. A truely inclusive publisher. So all in all, a superb start to Autumn...! And a REALLY SUCCESSFUL Summer at Gulls Way, with guests enjoying the family home and supporting the loacal churches, the CHECK charity's work in Kenya and needy families and friends. AUGUST carries on, with Cornwall showing off to the world! The first few days of the month saw us at St Keverne Ox Roast, Morvah Pasty day and hosting families from home and abroad, eating out at various fantstic venues. Ruan minor Vintage Rally a great first for us! And the month has only started....the weather has been everything! Only missing snow to be honest! Let the fun continue............... July Suddenly the year ramps up! Festivals and events n every town or villiage...and no time tothink beyond a quick tidy for the next visit!! .....with a casual ...no of course you can stay ...visit...reply to te cal or text ...and a secret SCREAMMMMMMM! at the effort involved...! JUNE seems a long time ago already ! We don't seem ready for summer, despite festivals starting and BBQ's in the shops...Summer, I've decided, demands a lot of effort!! But bring it on ...I'm sure I will cope....! With a little help from my friends ...and family xxxx MAY was another bumper month for friends and family as Cornwall ramped up for the season, several writing commissions coming in for me, Euopean events for Gabriella and exciting plans from Cordie. GULLS WAY, mum's house at Praa Sands, is now LIVE with CLASSIC COTTAGES and our first guests seem more than happy, although the weather today has turned, they can enjoy watching boisterous waves and a special lazy day in a beuatiful home with happy memories and loving vibes. APRIL Fantastic Easter with return of immediate family Cordel and Gabriella, from India, Bali and the Himalayers, and a visit from Spanish family and their partners....fun, food and a fabulous time with family. Perfect! March, gone, my birthday month and loads of my friends too. Much to look forwards to and to write about. A new year well into the year, loads of Spring events,and many friends, relatives and visitors to welcome. Our building work at my parents house, Gulls Way at Praa Sands now finished, Classic Cottages has allowed us to share it with new guests as well as friends, family and give to charity, leaving a real legacy to my parents and daughter, Merryn. At the end of 2023 I felt saddness swirling around the world and landing on our doorstep! Our dear, dear friend Jack Dixon, has gone and left the bigest hole in all our lives.. Each death opens our own wounds again and we feel thankful for the lives we live and the freinds and family who remain. We are comforted in the fact we can give a warm and beautiful space to Jack's brother and family to stay when they come down to GULLS WAY, mum's bungalow at Praa Sands......I hope they will feel the laughter and llove that our family has poured into its walls, and come agin and again as part of Merryn's legacy. Loads of other news, that I must mention, Gabriella arrived in India to headline at the Suhana Swasthyam Festival. She is inspirational as well as talented...! NOVEMBER And our saddest month November arrives...I find there's too much and too little to be said. We just count our blessings on repeat and wish that ability to others going through sadness. OCTOBER OPEN MIKE WITH DIANA DIXON -first Wednesday in the month... COBNUTS POETRY GROUP PREPARE FOR PUBLICATION BOOK OF THE LIVED V9... soo loved by everyone...another hero, MAYAR and his PENNY AUTHORS. SEPTEMBER. with spiders!..Such excitement...AGAIN! Poetry Open mike this month..at The Union Back Bar, Penzance, Cornwall, Thankyou Angela Stoner and my partner in crime in September ...Vivienne Tregenza.. Griffin is home after his Hospital placement and GABRIELLA is in final production with her up coming film series...HOORAY FOR SEPTEMBER|! because like those little spiders building bridges across our paths ...we will tackle the impossible ! And do it...!! August had begun with the biggest bang and excitement, Geraint, Anthea and Margaret are here from C.H.E.C.K. the BEST little charity ...in the WORLD, doing so much good in KIMILILI township, N.W.Kenya. Griffin, their protege, is doing his hospital placement as he gains his Bsc in Laser Optics. JULY has whizzed passed, withtrips to THE wedding in Lanzarote with my brother and family, loads of poetry success, lovely and new people arriving in Penzance to visit or stay. Tragedy as well and sadness. JUNE ...submissions into Penny Authors. TICK Submission in to King Lear Prizes and new inspiration form a random Writing Magazine... Mazey day done and dusted and fabulous and sadly about to miss this years' fantastic Literary Festival, started by a group of us so many years ago! But lafrowda, in stunning St. Just to look forwards to ... Angela Stoner Poetry group TICK and my adopted Kenyan 'grandson', Griffin, saw the sea for the first time, after travelling 8 hours from Nairobi to Mombasa..He's 23 and so excited..its a treat for the students at the University as they finish their degree courses and do their final exams...he's sent me pictures for every step of the momentous journey...bless! MARCH my birthday month, so much to do.... A welcome returrn to poet ANGELA STONER and her writing table. The ST IVES POETS contiue to start the month's inspiration. COBNUTS always a joy b and of course ever faithful wonderful publisher INDIGO DREAMS...and last but not least Sue Sims and Poetry Space who first recognised any talent I may have and set me on this awesome journey. And through it all mymentor MOIRA ANDREWS I salute you every day. JANUARY- FEBRUARY- So much to do on mum's house and following CHECKS visit to N.W. Kenya to visit KIMILLI and Griffin in NAIROBI. What a wondeful heartwarming journey since my visit in 2019. December! Always a tricky month to so many people, especially us and others who celebrate without those they love...... but every day brings new wonders..yesterdays utter treat was the Repair Cafe in amazing St. Just.. where mum-in-laws 100 year old Polyphone was happily repaired. Thankyou Sonja..for all the introductions...And the month unfolds....! November passed by in a bit of a whirl..always a bad month..The anniversary of our daughter's accident on November 27th..(The distraction this year was 3 lovely night in wonderful STROUD...hats off to THAT community)....and great to be part of Gabriella's birthday celebrations on the the 26th.......BUT, Also on November 11th Pete's 80th..a brilliant lunch with extras, thanks Sandras for the music and Rich Maurine and Bill of course.. with many super friends who travelled to be with us... September brought the launch THE BOOK OF THE LIVED and a chance to meet the other poets and the amazing MAYAR AKASH, it was an amzaing occaision made all the more poignant by the announcement in the middle of the death of the Queen..All I can say is Right place, right time! We all did well.....! MOONFALL on Amazon. or Angie for a personal dedication! Moira Andrew, her 106th book and Angie.... And looking back at August... She loved MORVAH PASTY DAY in THE COBNUTS PEACE tent..A PEACE Flame tree now planted in KIMILILI, N.W. KENYA.. Fellow witers had great readings arranged for U3A with fabulous Diana Dixon. And after a flurry of orders for DIGGING FOR MEMORIES, perhaps another talk may be in the offing especially in the currant climate And of course thanks to MOONFALL'S DAVE LEWIS from PUBLISH AND PRINT....his care has been OUTSTANDING!! And meeting him IN PERSON! My Welsh ancestors would be delighted. His own publication is also pretty good! I've bought 3 copies! Our Arican sponsored cow MREMBO MAY, had a beautiful calf, we welcomed JUNO-PULLESI.. Stunning, photos of them both from Kimilili, N.W. Kenya. But sadly in January, he died. we were all so sad...but a new calf is appparently ...on the way ! Cobnuts linked to BOSAVERN FARM ST JUST ...an inclusive collective of poets...initiated by talented artist, potter and poet SONJA FAIRFIELD. We are honoured to have worked with artist Emma Smith and Sarah Chapman of Storylines and our poems are used on the new Mounts Bay cycle path near Marazion and St. Michael's Mount. Angie's 4 children's plays about the legends of the Bay are read deligghtfully by Sarah's neices! The sunken forest was the focus of our work. Welcome to THE TERRACE GALLERY in Penryn! Take a look..and see Julia Rowlands wonderful work there. Had a message about my sales only yesterday !! In 2019 I was teaching 14 to 19 year olds in Kimilili, N. W. Kenya.....! Thanks to charity C.H.E.C.K. and Geraint Jenkins. Poems written on the trip sent off...! Title? RED DUST RISING! Now entering into the publishing world, finger's crossed! And perhaps the boys in St. Luke's School will read my poem dedicated to them! Nairobi University,is where Griffin is studying Laser Optics, We sent money raised at our 54th Wedding Anniversay, in lieue of cards and gifts towards his food costs for the term, tuitiona fees, accomodation and a computer AND THE BIG NEWS WAS.. 3 interviews and and radio poetry readings.... Thanks to Anthea Page of Newlyn Film Festival for three skilful interviews and expert editing. And Gabriel Lucas Green's debut on Radio 4 in New Story Tellers a year ago last August 11th 13.45 Palores-The Bird of Cornwall My poem and interview were chosen as Pick of the Week!! Thanks to Gabriel Green and Martha Dixon ...for VERY skilfull editing! Tears flowed! and it shows....! Fi Read organised a Women's Aid Cabaret at The Acorn...Angie showed Martha Dixon's films of the KENYA trip. A great night..thanks to the donation to THE MERRYN HOME) In Kimilili....N.W. KENYA I met Griffin's grandma. He started life in the Merryn Home. I watch his journey with great interest! We hosted Bridget Holding to stay for 2 nights for The Lit Fest. last year. where I was sharing my poetry with Diana Dixon and friends in the Coach house in Penlee Park. Sadly no Lit Fest this year! Also welcomed in The Merryn Home accomodation for favourite artist PAT SCOTT Poetry Space has published the important collection A SCREAM OF MANY COLOURS...with a hopeful poem of Angie's near the back. Two of Angie's poems in the top 4 winners of Exmoor's Dark Skies poetry Competition and another recently appeared in booklet of competition entries about the local DING DONG mine. THE JUBILEE POOL, Then, Now, To Come....such a great project. All due to Barbara Santi and her team at Awen and Jane Bailey and Lou Brett. And the BOOK is out and on sale at the pool box office. JUBILEE POOL a first in Britain as the THERMAL hot water section opens! come try! Looking back ...The 'In the Swim' poetry entries were on display in St. Mary's Church. Thank you to all at the church for such great support. Thanks to The Carers Group,PZ.a group in COVERACK and THE OVER 50's FORUM. for recommending me...They heard about The JUBILEE POOL and my lovely LAND ARMY GIRLS. 'CoastLines' art and poetry in hand made books, with writer STEPH HAXTON and Artist SUE LEWINGTON. 12 writers and artists for 12 coastal months. An exhibition in Morrab Library...The 'book' project now in its THIRD year with another set of amazing artists and writers. The Sandy Gusset Project - Linking listed Lidos across Britain- knitters support Lidos around Britain ...particularly the 1935 Jubilee Pool in Penzance. THE LIDO CONFERENCE this year was in Cheltenham in Septmber. 'Be a Write Pirate'..and 'Poetry for the Pool' both brought worthy winners. Thanks to judges Tanya Gold and Gray Lightfoot. Sponsored flags for daughter MERRYN on Penzance prom, one year... BODELVA. performed at THE EDEN PROJECT by THE BOURNMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 21 schools, 600 children playing and Angie, the narrator.. BODELVA also featured at The Five Islands school on the Scillies and BOSVIGO in Truro. PENRYN COLLEGE at TREBAH GARDENS hearing about TREBAH the giant. LUDGVAN School raised £1500 at their Sports Relief event and Heamoor School £400 for the Jubilee Pool. their reward ...a chat from Prince Charles! epic! Stories by Sarah Chapman and Lisa Jones of 'Storyworks'. LIZZIE BLACK and Angie made an ANIMATION film about the pool with ALVERTON gifted pupils. Lizzie's cards are wowing everyone. Hayle Heritage History Project : The story of KING TEUDAR, the lost king of Riviere. Welcome back King Teudar!!
PENNY AUTHORS HERMITAGE PRESS, INDIGO DREAMS, PO
Angie has put HERMITAGE PRESS, INDIGO and POETRY SPACE right at the top of her favourites list. Take a look. And also check out PENNY AUTHORS BOOK OF THE LIVED VAL9. The Tangerine Cafe in Beaminster near Bridport, Dorset, home of Susan Sims, founder of Poetry Space, now award winner...congratulations....call in! Still a best seller The ART CARD PACK for schools 28 cards for £8.95 inc p&p from angie@westcountrygiants.co.uk and see www.lapidus.org.uk See it on www.POETRYSPACE.co.uk as well. In 2011 We took the Guinness record for PIRATES from Hastings, 8734 pirates raised £7583.96 for 3 charities. In 2014, 77 short of the 1400 plus pirates needed. Just saying! DIGGING FOR MEMORIES The LAND GIRLS of Cornwall, on its 3nd. imprint, Cheques for £15.00 inc p+p. to A. Butler,9 Marine Terrace, Penzance, Cnwll, TR18 4DL .
JUBILEE POOL:second Guinness Record for Penzance
Congratulations to all who took part in the Guinness Synchronised swimming event at the pool, raising much needed funds for UNICEF and Ukrain. The Hot Rocks Project is a success! BUT check the website for recent news and booking conditions. Also the AWARD WINNING awen website and www.jubileestories.co.uk our amazing book.. for fabulous memories and photos AND Jubileepool.co.uk Acclaimed film maker, MARTHA DIXON, followed Bournmouth Symphony Orchestra and Bodelva's every move at THE EDEN PROJECT...£6.50 for a copy. What a girl , she filmed for me and our two charities in Kenya. More success for her Babel Film company.
PENDEEN CHURCH -Discovery map- -Colouring books
Last July PENDEEN CHURCH hosted Pendeen school and parents ...and Angie, with her display about WW2 and the Land Army. The Infants and their staff were a delight ...asking questions about the display ..and the church. Thank you Rev. Karsten for such a warm invitation and help in arranging the exhibition, JEDNA HALL, an artist picked for Pop Up's new PAINT PENZANCE initiative and working with The Egyptian House and PURE NUFF STUFF! HARBOUR MASTER EXTRAODINAIRE The Discovery Map of Penzance! .... A schools' pack conceived by Angie and written by Janet Gallie takes you on a guided tour around Penzance. Or go with Anna..www.tourguidepenzance. she knows everything there is to know .... French and English 'Giant' books for schools, a gift for the Penzance- Brittanny twinning ..when they're able to come!
Tremeneer Sculpture Gardens.
Ben Barrell's pebble sculptures in Newlyn Art Gallery garden in Merryn's Memory. Arts Council recognition and of course on the Promenade in Penzance. In Tremeneer Sculpture Garden! And last year looking stunning on the Penzance Promenade. Look out for Sheila Williams, my fabulous potter friend, her sculture at Tremeneer too. What talent! The 'FIRST' Eatsome Project went to EDEN! St. HILARY C.P. and St. MARY'S Penzance, Angie made 2 books about eating, growing and being healthy. Illustrator ALEX HIGLETT from Pirrip Press.