Let Loose
Let Loose is a writing group which has been set up following the success of The Postcard Review Project. In August 2011, a group of hard of hearing culture vultures were given the run of Edinburgh’s festivals, with the task
Let Loose
Let Loose is a writing group which has been set up following the success of The Postcard Review Project. In August 2011, a group of hard of hearing culture vultures were given the run of Edinburgh’s festivals, with the task
One foot & then the other
We have produced a booklet to celebrate all the writing and contributions to the project. Click here to read the work. Thank you to everyone who has contributed; dancebase, artists and participants.
One foot & then the other
We have produced a booklet to celebrate all the writing and contributions to the project. Click here to read the work. Thank you to everyone who has contributed; dancebase, artists and participants.
The final workshop
The last workshop at Dancebase was held in Studio 4, a dance studio with a wall of mirrors and a barre – we were tempted to get up and dance! We read through the homework for the week – writing
The final workshop
The last workshop at Dancebase was held in Studio 4, a dance studio with a wall of mirrors and a barre – we were tempted to get up and dance! We read through the homework for the week – writing
What I did on my holidays.
Standing at the window on the grey afternoon, I watched the dark car carry my mum and dad away. My new baby brother was with them. I had been left behind. In a strange house. With strange people. In a
What I did on my holidays.
Standing at the window on the grey afternoon, I watched the dark car carry my mum and dad away. My new baby brother was with them. I had been left behind. In a strange house. With strange people. In a
A Story of Uniforms
At 5 years old I got my first uniform for school and Mum proudly cleaned and pressed it. At 6 years I got my next uniform for The Brownies and Mum cheerfully cleaned and pressed it. At 11 years I
A Story of Uniforms
At 5 years old I got my first uniform for school and Mum proudly cleaned and pressed it. At 6 years I got my next uniform for The Brownies and Mum cheerfully cleaned and pressed it. At 11 years I
The Old Tramcars
It is only the older generation that can remember the web of tram rails and wires that covered the centre of Edinburgh going to Leith, Portobello, Levenhall, Liberton, Morningside, Fairmilehead, Corstorphine,Granton. Of course there were buses to the other places
The Old Tramcars
It is only the older generation that can remember the web of tram rails and wires that covered the centre of Edinburgh going to Leith, Portobello, Levenhall, Liberton, Morningside, Fairmilehead, Corstorphine,Granton. Of course there were buses to the other places
The Fifth Workshop
In our fifth workshop we were lucky enough to have Stephanie Green as our guest. Stephanie is a poet and dancer, and she led a workshop on poetry. We read and discussed several of her poems, and discussed imagery, and
The Fifth Workshop
In our fifth workshop we were lucky enough to have Stephanie Green as our guest. Stephanie is a poet and dancer, and she led a workshop on poetry. We read and discussed several of her poems, and discussed imagery, and
Poem
Ring a ring of roses. Don’t fall down. Withdraw, loosen up Arms outstretched Letting light into the circle. Widen the circle. No longer connected On my own I leave the magic ring.
‘Guaranteed to last five days’
In my kitchen, the stage of charcoal surface and backdrop is bare now; memories of tulips remain. Painted butterflies scattered over the clear glass of a tall, wide mouthed vase; a fountain of tulips held aloft – some blooms still
‘Guaranteed to last five days’
In my kitchen, the stage of charcoal surface and backdrop is bare now; memories of tulips remain. Painted butterflies scattered over the clear glass of a tall, wide mouthed vase; a fountain of tulips held aloft – some blooms still
Senses of Sight and Sound
It stands out of place on the side of the room, not part of the furnishings, this self-assembly embroidery frame made of light wood and plastic fittings. It will stay there until the project is finished. Really looking at it,
Senses of Sight and Sound
It stands out of place on the side of the room, not part of the furnishings, this self-assembly embroidery frame made of light wood and plastic fittings. It will stay there until the project is finished. Really looking at it,
let loose 