Date: Thursday February 18th
Time: 7.45pm
Place: Bishop Lloyd's Palace
Item 1: Habitats Exhibition.
Kate Riddington, Keeper of Natural History at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, brought in a few items of taxidermy, geological specimens and pictures of Cheshire landscape as writing stimulus for an exhibition which is taking place at the museum this summer. The exhibition is aiming to 'use the natural science collections to inspire people and reach new audiences'.
The complete list of birds that will be on display is below and Kate says that 'if anyone would like to see any of the specimens, we can arrange that.' You can contact Kate here.
Meres and mosses
Grey Heron, 2004.30578
Moorhen, 1957.006
Water Rail, 1976.10.f
Coot, 1892.2828
Agriculture
Lapwing, 1968.172
Quail, 1976.43.t
Red legged partridge, 1976.037.a
Cased Barn owls
mole
Industrial
Kestrel,
Tufted Duck, 1909.7896
Black-headed gull, handling collection
Black rat
Brown rat
Urban
Grey squirrel
Hedgehog
Great tit, 1968.105
Feral pigeon, 1968.104
Robin, 1997.08
Starling, 2006.30474
Magpie, 1957.21
Rook, 1963.6
Blackbird, 2006.20470
Coastal and estuary
Curlew, 2004.30703
Peregrine and teal 2004.30593
Oystercatcher, 1970.18
Little stint, 1976.35.b
Wigeon, 1958.01
Shag, 1911.7228
Heath and moorland
Black Grouse, NH gallery
Red Grouse, 1976.58.d
Short-eared Owl, 1939.8178
Ring Ouseul, 1976.54.b
Meadow Pipit, 1970.07 OR Wheatear, 2004.30583
Woodland
Pheasant?, 1970.1, 2
Greater Spotted Woodpecker, 2004.20692
Green woodpecker, 2006.30476
Jay, in gallery
Sparrowhawk, 1977.24
Little Owl, 2004.30701
Bullfinch, 1976.47.m
Nuthatch, 1976.43.m
Crossbill, 1977.35.d
Red squirrel
Stoat
Item 2: Election of post of Treasurer.
Annie Holland generously volunteered to replace Irene Matthewson as treasurer - for this many thanks!
Item 3: Website.
Item 4: Readings.
Item 5: Homework
This month it will be to write about a habitat as introduced by Kate above.
Or...Describe your garden or piece of parkland or even a windowbox from the point of view of someone who has been held captive in some way (perhaps by another person or by illness or anything else you can think of).
The idea is to evoke the world anew - to make the familiar strange.
Item 6: AOB We were pleased to welcome three new members and welcome back an old founder member.
Item 7 : Next meeting
Thursday 18th March. Bishop Lloyd's Palace 7.45pm.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Agenda for February Meeting (February 18th)
Time: 7.45pm
Place: Bishop Lloyd's Palace
Item 1: Habitats Exhibition.
The meeting will start with Kate Riddington, Keeper of Natural History at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, who has kindly agreed to come in and let us know more about an exhibition which is taking place at the museum this summer:
Kate will bring us samples and pictures as stimulus for poetry about the different habitats across Cheshire.
Item 2: Election of post of Treasurer.
Irene Matthewson, after about ten years exemplary service as treasurer, has tendered her resignation so item 2 is election of a new treasurer.
Item 3: Website.
Item 4: Readings.
Either your own work or 'The Homework'. (this was to take something from your handbag or pocket or car - or drawer where you keep miscellaneous objects...
(i) Describe it
(ii) Write about memories it evokes - where you got it, when you got it, what does it reminds you of when you see it.)
Item 5: Homework
This month it will be to write about a habitat as introduced by Kate above.
Alternative: Choose a habitat (could be your garden or nearby park or window box) and describe it from the point of view of someone who has never been outside before (bubble child or held captive).
Place: Bishop Lloyd's Palace
Item 1: Habitats Exhibition.
The meeting will start with Kate Riddington, Keeper of Natural History at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, who has kindly agreed to come in and let us know more about an exhibition which is taking place at the museum this summer:
The habitats exhibition is hopefully going to be part of the MLA (museum, libraries, and archives) NW Renaissance's project to open up natural sciences collections. We are looking for new ways to use natural sciences collections to inspire people and to reach new audiences. The project would be then be used as part of a regional case study.
Kate will bring us samples and pictures as stimulus for poetry about the different habitats across Cheshire.
Item 2: Election of post of Treasurer.
Irene Matthewson, after about ten years exemplary service as treasurer, has tendered her resignation so item 2 is election of a new treasurer.
Item 3: Website.
Item 4: Readings.
Either your own work or 'The Homework'. (this was to take something from your handbag or pocket or car - or drawer where you keep miscellaneous objects...
(i) Describe it
(ii) Write about memories it evokes - where you got it, when you got it, what does it reminds you of when you see it.)
Item 5: Homework
This month it will be to write about a habitat as introduced by Kate above.
Alternative: Choose a habitat (could be your garden or nearby park or window box) and describe it from the point of view of someone who has never been outside before (bubble child or held captive).
Friday, January 22, 2010
January Meeting: Minutes
January 21st 7.30p, Bishop Lloyd's Palace, Watergate Row Chester.
20 members present (including 4 new members) , several apologies sent in advance.
Signing in list passed around with phone numbers and email addresses.
Item 1: Warming up exercise:
Production of character and scene 'thumbnails'.
Item 2: Voting on 'The Twelve Principles' (new house rules):
(i) use a good, well-lit venue that is not prone to interruption PASSED;
(ii) encourage members to try both poetry and prose PASSED;
(iii) begin promptly at 7.45pm PASSED;
(iv) start with short warming up exercises and then go on with work which has either been written in response to a theme set the month before or some other work which members value airing 50/50 SPLIT ....so I've decided to go for a shorter optional version;
(v) members should concentrate on developing their 'critical faculties' while other members are reading - but criticism should be as positive and constructive as possible PASSED;
(vi) new members do not read out anything the first time they attend - they have to decide if the group is for them (we might be able to help with this!) PASSED;
(vii) readings should be no longer 5-6 mins (it is therefore not really a place for novels but for fine-tuning/getting feedback on specific passages) PASSED;
(viii) readings should be of recently-written pieces - those written in the last month or so PASSED - though we might have special 'oldies' nights!
(ix) we do not do an anthology PASSED;
(x) we may do a spot in the festival if we think we have enough good quality work and are invited, but only those people who have attended at least four sessions in the previous year are allowed to represent the group WE INTEND TO TRY AND KEEP THIS SPOT OPEN
(xi) concentrate on writing for enjoyment, advancement of skill and craftsmanship, and elevation of the art form PASSED;
(xii) edginess and experimentation to be encouraged PASSED;
Item 3: Readaround
(Homework was 'Take a newspaper from the last week of 2009 and pick out an article that immediately catches your eye on the front page. Write about it from the viewpoint of someone involved in the story.'
Item 4: Homework for February.
The homework is as follows: take something from your handbag or pocket or car - or drawer where you keep miscellaneous objects...
(i) Describe it
(ii) Write about memories it evokes - where you got it, when you got it, what does it reminds you of when you see it.
Item 5: Next meeting:
February 18th 7.30pm for 7.45pm
20 members present (including 4 new members) , several apologies sent in advance.
Signing in list passed around with phone numbers and email addresses.
Item 1: Warming up exercise:
Production of character and scene 'thumbnails'.
Item 2: Voting on 'The Twelve Principles' (new house rules):
(i) use a good, well-lit venue that is not prone to interruption PASSED;
(ii) encourage members to try both poetry and prose PASSED;
(iii) begin promptly at 7.45pm PASSED;
(iv) start with short warming up exercises and then go on with work which has either been written in response to a theme set the month before or some other work which members value airing 50/50 SPLIT ....so I've decided to go for a shorter optional version;
(v) members should concentrate on developing their 'critical faculties' while other members are reading - but criticism should be as positive and constructive as possible PASSED;
(vi) new members do not read out anything the first time they attend - they have to decide if the group is for them (we might be able to help with this!) PASSED;
(vii) readings should be no longer 5-6 mins (it is therefore not really a place for novels but for fine-tuning/getting feedback on specific passages) PASSED;
(viii) readings should be of recently-written pieces - those written in the last month or so PASSED - though we might have special 'oldies' nights!
(ix) we do not do an anthology PASSED;
(x) we may do a spot in the festival if we think we have enough good quality work and are invited, but only those people who have attended at least four sessions in the previous year are allowed to represent the group WE INTEND TO TRY AND KEEP THIS SPOT OPEN
(xi) concentrate on writing for enjoyment, advancement of skill and craftsmanship, and elevation of the art form PASSED;
(xii) edginess and experimentation to be encouraged PASSED;
Item 3: Readaround
(Homework was 'Take a newspaper from the last week of 2009 and pick out an article that immediately catches your eye on the front page. Write about it from the viewpoint of someone involved in the story.'
Item 4: Homework for February.
The homework is as follows: take something from your handbag or pocket or car - or drawer where you keep miscellaneous objects...
(i) Describe it
(ii) Write about memories it evokes - where you got it, when you got it, what does it reminds you of when you see it.
Item 5: Next meeting:
February 18th 7.30pm for 7.45pm
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