We want to introduce our avid readers and aspiring writers to Centre For Stories – a literary arts and cultural organisation that aims to help us to connect with each other, and with the stories of our diverse communities.

Centre For Stories is based in Perth and closely connected with the Margaret River Press. It offers a variety of services around creating and telling stories. There are regular events in which you can participate online, to discuss literature or improve your own writing. If you’re interested in female authors, then you’ll love the Fem Book Club! Or you might prefer tuning in to a live storytelling session about Forbidden Love, or joining the Poetry Workshop 🙂

Click here to browse the events currently available at Centre For Stories.

Enjoy this live event from home via Zoom, at 5.30pm on Thursday 26 November.

Walkley-winning writer Garry Linnell brings us the tragic love story of Captain Moonlite, an Irish-born preacher who becomes, along with Ned Kelly, one of the nation’s most notorious and celebrated criminals. Hear how this true and epic tale was brought to life.

Register online at https://www.trybooking.com/BLXHN to book your spot in this live event. If you have any questions you would like to ask please email them to: questionsfortheauthor@gmail.com prior to the event.

This event is made possible by Public Libraries WA, in partnership with Penguin Random House Publishing.

Award winning West Australian author Dianne Wolfer is coming to Margaret River to talk about using local history and personal experience to create fiction. This presentation is suited to anyone who is interested in reading and has an enthusiasm for stories no matter what age or ability. It would be particularly interesting for aspiring authors as Dianne will share details of how she shapes an idea into a book.

Margaret River Library

Tuesday 24 November | 5.30 – 6.30pm

Phone 9780 5600 to RSVP

More information on Dianne Wolfer can be found at www.diannewolfer.com/

This event is proudly supported by:

Thursday 19^th November, 6 – 7.30pm. Light refreshments provided

RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Genelle Jones is a lover of music, a writer and an adventurer from Baldivis, who has dabbled in a variety of genres.  Finally, 16 short stories, her first collection of tales about musicians on and off less than glamorous stages, are published.  To match each short story, Robbie Jones, plays complimentary music.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.

All welcome to this free, easily accessible event.

Short notice of an online event being held THIS Thursday 5 November at 6pm: Rising Stars of Crime Fiction, via Zoom. 

Join 3 rising stars of crime fiction for a virtual panel as they discuss their respective novels and publishing journeys.

Numbers are limited. Click here to reserve your place!

Next week is Get Online Week, and we’re celebrating with a couple of events for over-50s who would like to find out more about getting online.

There are identical 1.5 hour events being held at the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries, which include:

• A demonstration of online resources
• Assistance with downloading the relevant apps to your device (bring it along!)
• Time for questions about getting online and using library e-resources
• Refreshments and a take-home gift

Augusta Library: Thursday 22 October at 10am / Margaret River Library: Thursday 22 October at 2pm

Numbers are limited to allow for physical distancing and BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5600 to register your interest and let us know which event you would like to attend.

An online day focused on taking care of yourself and those around you: looking at anxiety, depression, nutrition and mental health.

Where: Zoom (online)

When: Saturday 18 July 2020

Time: 10am – 3.30pm

RSVP to yac@amrshire.wa.gov.au for a Zoom invitation, or come to the Youth Precinct (41 Wallcliffe Road) on the day for a chance to get a seat (seats are limited)

Where: Margaret River Council Chambers

When: Tuesday 4 August 2020

Time: 5pm – 7:30pm (networking between 5pm – 5:30pm)
Complimentary refreshments and finger food provided

RSVP to Jessica Black at jblack@amrshire.wa.gov.au or (08) 9780 5276

Join 30 Foot Drop for a business sundowner focused on why accessible and inclusive tourism and events are worth investing in. This session will be informative, interactive and entertaining; you will have an opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and come away with research-based knowledge.

This session will focus on why people with a disability are essential to the success of tourism and events in our region, as well as how to make your business attractive to this often overlooked and under-serviced segment of the market.

Funded by the Lighthouse Project, delivered by Local Government Professionals Australia WA. Funding for the Lighthouse Project is provided under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) stream and administered by the Department of Communities.