Walton Wordsmiths
written by Ann Braine
We had a good meeting on Monday 27.10.2025. Sadly Jess was unable to join us due to a ‘car’ emergency, and Austin was on a train, travelling home following a holiday. We hope to see them … Read on...
Walton Wordsmiths are busy as always, and are delighted to welcome two new members, Annette Puzey and Hannah Cordell. Also to welcome back Shelley Miller, aka children’s author Shalbey Bellaman. Alex’s The Asymmetric Man is being read on a daily … Read on...
We have had an active few months with several meetings at the Men’s Shed in Weybridge. Our written work in progress has been shared and raised laughs as well as serious discussions at times!
David has been working on his … Read on...
It was quite a relaxed interview, David just sat me down in front of a microphone and we chatted away for half an hour or so. He seems to be enjoying the book. He asked me quite an eclectic range … Read on...
Staying in because of the cold at least enables you to get a lot more writing done! We did have our usual monthly meeting at the Men’s Shed in Weybridge, and on arrival were a little concerned to find a … Read on...
A season of mellow fruitfulness for some and creative thought lost in the mist for others. I have been one of the latter. I did not follow my own advice: you have to sit down and write – not wait … Read on...
On Wednesday 21st June at 7.30 pm our event “Walton Wordsmiths – dramatisation of their work” took place at the North West Surrey Synagogue in Weybridge. The evening included short stories by Howard and Ann which were read and … Read on...
It has been a busy time for the nation, what with the Coronation et al. Walton Wordsmiths have certainly not been idle. At our last meeting, where Ann kindly took the minutes, Howard read a highly amusing piece concerning the … Read on...
Can we really be in November with just 4 weeks to go before Christmas. I’m sure I am not alone in wondering what on earth has happened to 2022.
We continue to meet regularly to exchange news and ideas.
Guy … Read on...
Apart from Guy who is a stunningly prolific, dedicated and tenacious writer, we have had a lull in our creative writing, mainly because it is summer and we are out and about or away from home. However, we are still … Read on...