To celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Institute in Derbyshire the Federation will publish an anthology of stories and poems edited by Chrissie Hall, written by members of Derbyshire Federation and submitted for judging as part of the Derbyshire Eisteddfod in 2015 The brief consisted of:- Category 1 – Poetry Writing – an original poem … Read more ►
Erewash Borough Council are delighted to have been awarded Heritage Lottery funding to restore and renovate the town’s Victoria Park and a great programme of work is underway. Stories in Victoria Park is part of it . To mark the centenary of the Park Chrissie Hall has been commissioned to write a short story about … Read more ►
Day course fee £150.00 Come to rural Derbyshire and treat yourself, or a member of your family, to a special day or half-day Life Story Retreat created to suit you and your own unique writing project. Beginners are welcome and you don’t need any previous experience of writing to be able to write your life … Read more ►
Chrissie is currently offering supported life story writing sessions with families whose stories need to be told. Contact us if you would like to know more about this. My first contact with M was through the Erewash rEvive ‘Art in an Empty Shop’ initiative when I’d led workshops and drop in sessions for Erewash residents … Read more ►
Escape to Denman – it’s the perfect place for an indulgent Winter Writing Retreat. Make 2017 the year you dig out that unfinished writing project languishing in a drawer, or come and begin something completely new. Join tutor led inspirational classroom sessions, discuss your writing, receive constructive feedback, and work in ‘one to one’ sessions … Read more ►
Writing your life story or memoir with a specialist life story writer facilitator and a supportive group of like-minded people is a wonderfully reflective and enjoyable occupation. This course is designed to give you all the help and inspiration you need to plan, write and organise your own unique life story, creating an enduring record … Read more ►
Writing your life story or memoir with a specialist life story writer facilitator and a supportive group of like-minded people is a wonderfully reflective and enjoyable occupation. This course is designed to give you all the help and inspiration you need to plan, write and organise your own unique life story, creating an enduring record … Read more ►
Escape to Denman, a beautiful Georgian Mansion set in 17 acres of grounds, it’s the perfect place for an indulgent Winter Writing Retreat. Make 2018 the year you dig out that unfinished writing project languishing in a drawer, OR come and begin something completely new. Join tutor led inspirational classroom sessions, discuss your writing, receive … Read more ►
Writing your life story or memoir with a specialist life story writing facilitator and a supportive group of like-minded people is a wonderfully reflective and enjoyable occupation. This course is relaxed, friendly and informal, designed to give you all the help and inspiration you need to plan, write and organise your own unique life story, … Read more ►
Writing your life story or memoir with a specialist life story writing facilitator and a supportive group of like-minded people is a wonderfully reflective and enjoyable occupation. This course is relaxed informal and friendly, designed to give you all the help and inspiration you need to plan, write and organise your own unique life story, … Read more ►