Suburbs writers' groups
Greenacres Writers' Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Fortnightly
- Address:
- Greenacres Library
- Contact:
- Council Office
- Phone:
- 8266 1783
Kensington & Norwood Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7-10pm
- Address:
- Don Pyatt Hall at the Norwood Town Hall, Cnr of The Parade and George St NORWOOD SA
- Contact:
- Anne Chappel
- Phone:
- 0413 466 181
- Web:
- www.norwoodwriters.com
Aims – to provide opportunities for extending writing skills within the community stimulate beginning writers to write more and to experiment with different forms – increase awareness of a range of genres for writers – develop a range of writing techniques for the various genres – give information about opportunities for writers – equip writers with techniques for successful presentation of work – foster an appreciation of local writers
Marion Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Meetings are held 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, first Thursday of every month, February to December.
- Address:
- Marion Cultural Centre Library, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park, SA 5046.
- Contact:
- Dr Judith Bruton
- Phone:
- Email address supplied below.
- Email:
- julebrut@gmail.com
Members are invited to email pieces written on set themes to all members a week prior to meetings, or alternatively email extracts (maximum 1,500 words) from their current work. Computer access and email essential. Limit: 14 members (a waiting list may apply).
Monday Goodwood Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Mondays each fortnight. 10.30am.
- Address:
- Goodwood Library
- Contact:
- Ruth Powley
- Phone:
- 8372 5100
- Email:
- rpowley@unley.sa.gov.au
The aim and philosophy is to create a safe environment to encourage writing of all kinds. Writers of all skill levels and interests are welcome. At each meeting members are invited to contribute pieces of work by reading them out or providing copies to be read. Constructive criticism, if requested, is offered. Very relaxed, informal and enjoyable. This group is not accepting new members at this time.
Paddocks Community House Writers' Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every Wednesday, 12.30 to 2.30pm
- Address:
- Paddocks Community House, Para Hills
- Contact:
- Paddocks Community House
- Phone:
- 8258 8099
Poetry Group
- Type:
- Poetry
- When:
- Every 4th Sunday, 2-4pm
- Address:
- 'Mostly Books', 119 Belair Road, Torrens Park
- Contact:
- Jacqueline Cookes
- Phone:
- 8373 5190
Reynella Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Fortnightly on Friday afternoons
- Address:
- Reynella Neighbourhood Centre
- Contact:
- Eileen Taylor or Reynella Neighbourhood Centre
- Phone:
- 8381 4834 or 8322 3591
Seaside Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- First and third Mondays, 7-9:30pm
- Address:
- Holdfast Bay Community Centre
- Contact:
- John Trewartha
- Phone:
- 8296 3511
Southern Writers
- Type:
- General
- Address:
- Womans Health Village, Kelly Drive, Christies Beach
- Contact:
- Terry Boes
- Phone:
- 8386 0247
Tea Tree Gully Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 1st and 3rd Thursday, 2-4:15pm
- Address:
- Meet in libary complex. Tea Tree Gully Community Learning Centre
- Contact:
- Maureen Mitson
- Phone:
- 8264 2652
The Henley Scribblers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every second Monday, 9.30-11.30am
- Address:
- Henley Community Centre
- Contact:
- Lettie Banfield or Angie Robertson
- Phone:
- Lettie on 8356 7812 or Angie on 8353 1517
The Paddocks Neighbourhood House Writing Group
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every Wednesday 12.30-2pm
- Address:
- Corner of Bridge Road and Kesters Road, Para Hills
- Contact:
- Brenda Gardner
- Phone:
- 8265 0232
Unley Young Writers’ Group
- Type:
- Young Writers
- When:
- last Thursday of the month from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
- Address:
- Unley Library, Oxford Tce, Unley,
- Contact:
- The City of Unley
- Phone:
- (08) 8372 5111
- Email:
- srobinson@unley.sa.gov.au
- Web:
- www.unley.sa.gov.au.
Join the writers’ group for young people, 12 – 25 years. All styles of writing - poetry, short stories, plays, zines, graphic novels, sci-fi & more. Share your writing & listen to other passionate young writers. Create your own zines, get published, meet special guest writers & take the monthly writing challenge.
Woodcroft Writers
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every Tuesday, 12:30pm (during school term)
- Address:
- Woodcroft Neighbourhood Centre, 175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
- Contact:
- Eileen White
- Phone:
- 8384 0070
Write into Print
- Type:
- General
- When:
- Every Friday 11am to 1pm
- Address:
- Junction Community Centre, 2a May Terrace, Ottoway
- Contact:
- June Leggett
- Phone:
- 83411334
- Email:
- admin@junctioncommunity.org.au
Experienced writers meet together every Friday to discuss ideas and share their work. $2 each session.
Writers of the New Millenium
- Type:
- General
- When:
- 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2-4pm
- Address:
- 967 South Road, Melrose Park, 5039
- Contact:
- Allan Jones
- Phone:
- 8298 1147
- Email:
- twogoofs77@hotmail.com
Writing for Pleasure
- Type:
- Older Writers
- When:
- Every Thursday, 10:30am - 12.20pm
- Address:
- Salisbury East High School
- Contact:
- Gwenda Cussek
- Phone:
- 8252 8048
- Email:
- pg00640@bigpond.com
The SA Writers' Centre is assisted by the South Australian Government through Arts SA, and the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory bodies.