Golden Pens - Write side up

G’Day from the penners for June. With the winter solstice coming up, now is the time to curl up with a good read in front of a cosy fire.

This month’s poem is from Gordon, not known for his love of poetry we have had to squeeze this one out of him. It took a lot. But nevertheless, we think he has done a good job and it is self-explanatory, so we hope you enjoy it.

We can be contacted via our email goldenpens4@gmail.com so if you, like us, think this is a beauty please let him and us know.

Cheers, Wendy

A Reflection on Poetry

To write some verse I’ve been asked to attempt, A task I would normally treat with contempt, Five verses long, a daunting task, So dear friend, why did you ask?

Rhyme and rhythm what a bore, To write with style I quite abhor, But here I go against my will, Crafting words I know won’t thrill.

Lines may stumble, metre may fail, I struggle to follow a poetic trail, My words, they lack that lyrical grace, Of Keats and Shelley there is no trace.

Oh poetry, you elude my grasp, Why must I labour at this thankless task? With every verse, I grow more sad, My skill at rhyme is so very bad.

Thanks to:

Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

But despite my angst, I forge ahead, My headache I can treat with rest in bed, Verse, I fear, I must leave to the rest, For I am a writer who fails the poetry test.

Gordon Vanbeck. May 2023

Join us for some fun this Autumn

Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-4. Come along and try a session!

We run a weekly play session which brings families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup. New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon!

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When: Wednesdays during school terms

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am

Where: Inverleigh Public Hall

Cost: $5 per family

What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink bottle and a hat Tea & coffee provided

FIGURE DRAWING

MONDAYS 6.30 – 8.30 pm

13 February to 3 April

Venue information available upon booking

$30 casual session

$200 x 8-week course

Sip on a complimentary glass of Dinny Goonan wine!

CREATIVE DRAWING

SHIRE HALL, WINCHELSEA

TUESDAYS 1 - 3 pm

From Tuesday 28 February $55 per class $330 x 6 classes

PAINTING

SHIRE HALL, WINCHELSEA

THURSDAYS 1 - 3 pm

From Thursday 2 March $65 per class $390 x 6 classes

All materials included. All classes suit all levels of experience and abilities. All courses provide technique and skill instruction. Individuals progress at their own pace in their preferred direction. For further enquiries and booking information

Email: Hinterlandartschool@gmail.com

Phone: 0493 479 447

Hinterland Art School Winchelsea acknowledges the support of DEVELOP: 2022 Arts Development Seed Fund