The Circle was formed by local writers in 1966, initially as part of an initiative by Walsall Central Library, where the group met for some years before moving on to Park Hall School and now the Broadway North Recovery College, where they meet every second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

This Saturday 3 December 2016, 11am-1pm at the shop will see the arrival and first public sales of ‘Fifty Years of Walsall Writers’ Circle’, which contains a wide range of members’ work, both non-fiction and fiction, specifically written for this publication and reflecting on the past fifty years in Walsall. It also includes some past Circle competition prize-winners, and aims to showcase some of the best work coming out of the Circle. Light refreshments will be available.

The Circle would like to thank Scott Southey and Amy Carter of Southcart Books for kindly agreeing to host this event in their fine bookstore. Members of the public and fellow writers are welcome to attend this celebration/launch. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis due to limited space.

Programme for Saturday 3rd December, which is also on Facebook here

11am Welcome & Intro by Alison Reed, Secretary of Walsall Writers’ Circle.

11.10am Book launch of Fifty Years of Walsall Writers’ Circle and celebration cake.

11.30am-12.30pm Readings from the book – six slots of ten minutes to read extracts from their work will be given over to contributors to the book, leaving plenty to be read by book buyers. This section will be MC’d by WWC Vice Chairman Stuart Williams. Readings will reflect the variety of content of the book.

12.30pm -1pm Nibbles, signing and celebratory mingling. Chance to buy books, which will be in stock on the day.

1pm event closes.