Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides

The Girl Guides finished 2022 off with their Presentation Night and a pool party at Bilgoman. Our Presentation night is an opportunity for guiding parents/family members to come along to see what has been going on at Guides. The girls are presented with any badges they have worked hard to earn over the year. We also have a special presentation for our Lend a Hand Shield. This is presented to the girl doing her best to follow her Girl Guide promise; showing respect to herself and others, being considerate and trustworthy and serving her community. A huge congratulations to Tessah Mancini for receiving the Lend a Hand Shield for 2022.

Writing Workshop: So You Want to Cope with Copyright

Saturday 18 February 2023, 2.00-4.00pm

To become a published author, you need to know more than just how to write well. Understanding copyright is an essential component in the business of writing, particularly if you are interested in selfpublishing. This workshop, run by Dragonfly Publishing, is suitable for adult writers of any experience writing in any genre.

Lisa Wolstenholmre is a seasoned publisher and author of contemporary women’s fiction with several publications under her belt. She previously established and co-directed Footprints Publishing and managed Wild Weeds Press, and now with Dragonfly Publishing, is focused on providing publishing services and a small number of full contracts to writers. RebekahJane Sheedy spent many years working for Wild Weeds Press and has recently joined Lisa at Dragonfly Publishing to provide expertise in many areas of book publishing. She recently ran a successful workshop for the Institute of Professional Editors on all-things copyright. Tickets from $25.

The following week the guides enjoyed their annual Christmas sausage sizzle and swim at Bilgoman Pool, a lovely chance to relax after such a busy year!

We are looking forward to a fantastic 2023, starting up again on the second week of term.

We welcome new girls aged from 7-12 years. We meet at Kathleen Skipsey Hall – on Glen Road, Darlington on Tuesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm during the school term. If you have any queries regarding Darlington Dibbler Girl Guides please contact Karen on 0403 233 907 or enquire at Girl Guides WA.

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2023 Spooky Stories Competition is open for submissions

Deadline: 15 March 2023 5pm AWST

Theme: After Midnight, Cost: $10 Adults, FREE youth

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to present our annual spooky story competition, sponsored by Little Black Dress Productions. The judges will be looking for good quality original, unpublished writing with engaging characters and a compelling narrative including an excellent beginning, middle and end. Entries must be rated PG and should address the set theme After Midnight.

Results will be announced at an awards ceremony and book launch event in August and published on social media and the KSP website thereafter.

Shortlisted entrants will be contacted prior to the awards ceremony with an invitation to attend and read an extract of their entry.

Limits: YOUTH 500 words max, one entry only (Australian residents); ADULT 1,200 words max, unlimited entries (WA residents only).

For more information on our residencies, competitions or other activities please visit the KSP website www.kspwriterscentre.com or phone the office on 08 9294 1872. KSP Writers’ Centre is proudly sponsored by the Shire of Mundaring.