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TALKS & BOOK LISTS
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18 January |
Holiday Reading chaired by Eleanor Tell us all about your best book over the holiday |
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1 February |
AGM, followed by a wide ranging discussion on how the next 21 years of the Book Circle will unfold. |
Report on the discussion |
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15 February |
Womens letters, presented by Anne McKay, followed by discussions and contributions |
Go to the letters |
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1 March |
Water - oceans, seasides, lakes, lochs, rivers and brooks. Water has inspired authors and poets for all time - tell us about the writers that have inspired you, introduced by Rod |
Go to reading list |
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15 March |
Anniversaries Talks and discussions about writers on the the anniversary of their birth or death, or on a notable literary event. |
Anniversary links Go to reading list |
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29 March |
Romanic novels - introduced by Sylvia followed by contributions. Sylvia suggests that the subject is not limited to romance of the heart, but could include, for instance, the romance of the railways, of the countryside, moors or mountains; romance of a journey, a house or a ... well, you get the idea. |
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12 April |
Diaries in Literature An evening introduced by Christopher with member's contributions. |
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SUMMER PROGRAMME |
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3 May |
CANCELLED. This date is the Fieasta del Nazareno and everything is closed. |
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17 May |
Guest speaker Harry Duffin, script writer of popular television dramas and soaps, presents a talk on his experience and memories in the world of TV and film, followed by questions and discussions. His first novel "Chicago May" was recently published, |
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31 May |
Disasters in Literature - on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, contibutions on literary books on disasters including political, social and economic disasters, as well as physical disasters. |
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14 June |
Short Stories – introduced by Rod and Christopher. The format will be a little unusual. The idea is for us to form several groups of four or five people, with each group choosing several stories from an author of their choice – one story for each participant. On the day, the groups will discuss the stories, choosing the best presentation by whatever criteria they wish, and then make that presentation to all the members. These are not unbendable rules – each group can vary them as they wish as long as the end objective is maintained – a presentation of the story they judge to be the best of their chosen author. |
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28 June |
Summer party at Los Quadros, Jesus Pobre. |
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AUTUMN PROGRAMME |
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13 September |
Summer Reading. Chaired by Norma |
Go to reading list |
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27 September |
Alma, with other members, will introduce Terence Rattigan on the 100th anniversary of his birth, and W S Gilbert on the 100th anniversary of his death. |
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11 October |
Illustrations in Literature, introduced by Rod. Short talks with projections by various members on famous illustrators and the books in which their work appears. |
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25 October |
Autumn outing. Visit to the Valor chocolate factory in Villajoyosa (Click here for a pre-view), a visit to a local bodega with wine tasting, and lunch. |
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8 November |
Maria Luisa, with other members, will introduce an evening on South American writers. |
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22 November |
Glory after Death – writers who’s work is more recognised after their death – and why. Introduced by John Catanach. |
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6 December |
Christmas party – venue to be decided. |
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