Creative reflections on the River Don

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Aberdeen's Woodside Writers group is preparing for the launch of its first book ? an anthology of poetry and prose inspired by the River Don.

The Don, from Source to Sea, produced in association with SURF Aberdeen, features the work of 20 contributors, including members of the creative writing group and independent writers based along the length of the Don.

The creative writing group will launch the book at a special event at the Woodside Fountain Centre on Saturday [1 December] which runs from 7-9pm. All are welcome to attend.

Woodside Writer Lynne Digby said: "It's been hard but enjoyable work and we're all very proud with our first book. We're especially pleased with the quality of the writing and the breadth of the contributions ? the writers come from all ages and all places along the Don.

"Personally speaking, it's brought me a great deal of joy and confidence to be able to share my love of the Don with others such a creative and public format. I hope that this is just the beginning."

Sinclair Laing, SURF Aberdeen project manager said: "I've had a sneak preview of the book and I'm very impressed by the quality of the writing. The poems and prose are high calibre, and range from funny to inspiring to moving.

"Naturally, SURF Aberdeen is very proud to be involved and able to assist with bringing this project to fruition and gain the writers, and the area, more of the attention they so rightly need and deserve."

Mark Lovie, Woodside Writers community project co-ordinator added: "The writers group has been formed for less than two years, yet the quality of their work is timeless. To have achieved formation of a group and a quality publication in such a short period of time is testament to their creative abilities and their drive."

The Woodside Writers group is supported by Fersands Community Project. Publication of this book was made possible with support from the SURF Aberdeen project.

The SURF (Sustainable Urban Fringes) Aberdeen project aims to bring communities, organisations and ideas together to initiate a renewed focus and collaborative management to the River Don area.

The SURF Project is part of the Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme and is jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Aberdeen City Council.

For more information on the Woodside Writers, contact Mark on mark@fersands.org. For more information on the SURF Aberdeen project, contact Sinclair on silaing@aberdeencity.gov.uk or visit: www.sustainablefringes.eu

Source: http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_DonWriters_301112.asp

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