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James wins writers' award

 

James Maher of Umina has jointly won the Central Coast Fellowship of Australian writers and Gosford Council Mona Brand award in the 12 years and under category.

The piece by James entitled "The medieval Dragon's necklace" won in a field that was considered to be of "an exceptionally high" standard.

The next Central Coast regional meeting will be held on Sunday, January 20, at 12:45pm in the Central Coast Leagues Club.

Visitors and new members will be welcome at this event, which will be addressed by author and professional golfer Peter Lightbowen.

Registration forms will be distributed to financial members for the election of officers at the forthcoming annual meeting.

The Central Coast branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers is part of a national organization which began in 1928.

The local branch holds monthly meetings where members discuss their work and professionals share their knowledge.

The branch also hold workshops and other writing-related events.

It runs competitions, holds a library of "how to" books, distributes information and has a newsletter of interest to writers.

Margot Cooper, December 15