Travellers’ Inn
David Carson, chair of the Nethergate Writers, has written this moving and highly topical piece. Mohsen leaned against the tent pole. It was cold and… Read More »Travellers’ Inn
A Nethergate Writer
A Wee Pair
One of our members, Ray Kinsman, has two short pieces that muse on mortality in very different ways. John had taken the doctor’s advice to… Read More »A Wee Pair
Seagate III
One of our members, Roddie McKenzie, has contributed to the poetry anthology Seagate III which is being launched at the Dundee Literary Festival today. It’s… Read More »Seagate III
On the 99
Two of our members, Aileen Cook and Craig A Mudie, commute between Dundee and St Andrews. Here are two different takes on their daily journeys.… Read More »On the 99
Next Meeting – Tuesday 18th October
The new term has started, but we are continuing to meet up, although we have moved to monthly meetings. The next one is on Tuesday… Read More »Next Meeting – Tuesday 18th October
Giving the Gifts that Keep on Giving
Roddie McKenzie gives us another poem about poetry, amongst other things… Giving the Gifts that Keep on Giving Teaching, a giving that rewards twice. They… Read More »Giving the Gifts that Keep on Giving
National Poetry Day
It’s National Poetry Day, so here’s something from one of our members, CB Donald, to mark the occasion. The Poetry Voice I never could perfect… Read More »National Poetry Day
Chattering from the Chair – Wednesday 28th September 2016
Back from his travels, Nethergate Writers Chair David Carson gives us his take on the goings on at our last meeting. We were nine at… Read More »Chattering from the Chair – Wednesday 28th September 2016
Next Meeting – Wednesday 28th September
The nights may be drawing in, but we are continuing to meet up to share our jottings. Our next meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday… Read More »Next Meeting – Wednesday 28th September
Summary from the Secretary – 14th September 2016
Fiona Pretswell is the Nethergate Writers secretary, and here’s her notes from our last meeting. Nine of us gathered for the penultimate meeting before classes… Read More »Summary from the Secretary – 14th September 2016