At the June meeting of the Writers’ Circle, talented poet Rachel Glass led an entertaining workshop called People, Poetry and Play. The group read and talked about a selection of poems in different forms, all involving a character. In between each one, using prompts and suggestions from Rachel, members and guest set to enthusiastically, crafting their own poems on a variety of themes: the way somebody sounds, an imaginary character or someone they don’t know well, a relationship with a celebrity.

Rachel provided plenty of inspiration, and members are sure to use and adapt her suggested themes in future writing.

The next Circle meeting is on Tuesday 8th July 7 pm for 7.15 pm start at Newby Library, Scalby Road, Scarborough, when the topic will be to look at how much of yourself is injected into your writing.

Report submitted by Dorinda Cass