If you haven't heard, the Fellowship of Australian Writers in Western Australia was dealt a cruel and low blow recently by the arts department of WA. Their funding for 2008 was rejected entirely - they were awarded absolutely zero to run on. This rich and prosperous State of a blossoming country can't afford to pay for the upkeep of its longest established writers' organisation and historic writer's centre - Tom Collins House. Shame! Shame! Shame!
So, some of the illustrious and industrious people down at TCH have got together to stage a bit of a fundraiser. Will it raise the $20,000 necessary? No, perhaps not. But it will be a start. And if you care to attend, maybe you could see your way clear to pay more than the entrance fee, AND bring along a couple of friends.
Here are the details. Please support this worthy cause and these up-and-coming poets.
F AWWA Fundraiser
Master Class Poetry Readings
Sunday 25 th November
3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
at Tom Collins House
Wood Street, Swanbourne
Readers from the 2007 Master Class Series :
Anna Weldon, Flora Smith,
Carol Milner, Shevaun Cooley,
Christopher Conrad, Desmonda Kearney,
Sally Clarke, Jaya Penelope
and Vivienne Glance.
Refreshments will be served.
Cost: $10 Please bring your friends!
FAWWA
Phone: (08) 9384 4771
Fax: (08)9384 4854
Email: admin@fawwa.org.au
Website: www.fawwa.org.au
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