PICSJohn B from the Ballarat Storytellers
JJ, James H, Anneliese R
Claudette
Pamela L and Claudette
For the second year in a row, the Newport Folk Club with the support of the Storytelling Guild (Vic), hosted WORDS.
In a weekend that primarily celebrates music, this is the spoken word event. In the warmth of the Newport Bowls Club, over 10 poets, storytellers and songwriters step up to the mic. A dedicated group of volunteers take to the kitchen and concentrate on serving a delicious lunch. Victoria's own Claudette, once again donned her apron in order to feed and nourish the tellers. I decided it was time she had her very own apron, acknowledging her position as 'Queen' of the kitchen. Claudette also generously donated packets of her beautiful spices as door prizes. For more information of Claudette's creativity visit http://www.noworriescurries.com.au/.
The variety of artists who shared their work on the day included Vic's own JJ Shiells from Emerald, still fresh from the show Colours of Hope. Pamela L, Josie M And Jim R also joined in the festivities. Some time travellers stepped from the Tardis, Henry Lawson (James Howard) and Ada Cambridge (Anneliese Rosenmayer). Newport Club's reciter Dave Davies took us to the Darling River (Henry Lawson) and Maryjane W introduced the diners to the power of John Shaw Neilson. This year we catered for 60 on the basis of last year but stopped counting when the room filled to over 80.
Thanks to all who joined us on the day and contributed to a wonderful event .
JK
