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Speakeasy is Milton Keynes Writers' Group. A mix of folk who write all sorts. Come and join us on the 1st Friday of each month (2nd for January for obvious

We're a group of writers who get together once a month to share our writing talents and experiences in (or out of!) publishing. We meet on the first Friday of every month at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BH at 7.30 - 10.15pm. You're guaranteed a laugh and the company of like-minded creative types, all for the bargain entry fee of £5. This goes towards hiring the hall etc.

29/09/2021

Speakeasy will be meeting at 7.30 pm this Friday 1 October at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park.
Bring along your latest writings.

26/07/2021

Good news. Speakeasy will restart our monthly meetings on Friday 3 September, 7.30 pm - 10.15 pm.
This is, of course, will follow government guidelines.

24/01/2021

OK folks, Speakeasy is still not meeting. No surprise there!
So here is a little something to get the grey matter working...
What is the connection?
SIXTH, HUSBAND, RHYTHM, BATCHELOR, PIZZA, DANGEROUS, WOLF, ANGRY, TOILET, PROMISE, CHAOS, SECRET, CIRCUS, SOMETHING,SANDWICH, CHIMNEY, SCARCE, MARATHON
You can email your answers to [email protected]
I wonder how many will get the connection?

21/03/2020

Well folks, it had to come...Speakeasy will not meet until all this stuff is over. Sorry, but we cannot take the risk. I would suggest that you still carry on writing and maybe seek inspiration from the list of suggestions I gave out in January.
Stay safe and KEEP WRITING.
Martin

17/05/2019

Just a reminder that we are meeting tonight - Friday 17th May at the Quaker Centre at 7.30.

27/04/2019

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The next Speakeasy meeting will be on Friday 17 May at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milron Keynes at 7.30 - 10.15 pm.
We've had to change this one month due to other bookings at the Quaker Centre.
Hope to see you there.

Martin Brocklebank, Chairman.

08/02/2019

It is with sadness I have to announce the death of our former Treasurer Ron Bowker at the end of January. His funeral is on Tuesday 19 February 1.15 pm. at the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematoriam. Although not a writer as such, Ron edited his wife Margaret books and saw them to publication. He was our Treasurer for many years and Speakeasy would like send our condolences to Margaret.

10/01/2019

Our January meeting got us off to a good start. So we look forward to our February meeting on Friday 7 February at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH. It's a 7.30 pm start. Please bring some of your work you'd like to read to us, and don't forget your notebook and working pen. If you've not been before just turn up - Entry is just £3 for waged or £2 for unwaged. Don't forget some coins for the refreshment break. See you next month.

20/09/2018

Hi Everyone, our next meeting is on Friday 5 October, 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park MK15 9BH. Don't forget to bring your notebook and a working pen and maybe something you would like to read out to the rest of us. See you there. Martin

08/05/2018

Hi Everyone,
Unfortunately there was a double booking at the Quaker Centre last Friday. So just 4 of us ended up at The Ship Ashore at Willen shops. Shame, but it was just one of those things.
Our next meeting will be on Friday 1st June 2018 at the Quaker Centre. See you there!" Martin

02/03/2018

Hello Everyone, sorry to say but I've just driven over to the Quaker Centre. Although the main roads are drivEable with care, the estate roads are quite dangerous. Sorry but THE MEETING TONIGHT IS CANCELLED. That is our meeting on Friday 2 March is cancelled. Our next meeting is on Friday 6 April, just after Easter.
Martin

02/08/2017

Just a reminder for this Friday's meeting (4th August 2017) - The story line goes like this...Someone posts a valid Lotto ticket to you. It is correctly addressed and a post-it note is stuck to the ticket. It's written 'For you'. The draw takes place and you win £50 million.
Can you write the story? Bring it along on Friday.

Martin, chairman.

05/01/2017

For those who want some ideas as to what to write, here is our suggestions for each month. FEB: Someone finds a ticket. MAR; Golden APR; (NAME) double checked. Yes,it was correct. But why would someone put that much money into his/her bank account? MAY: 'Red sky at night - shepherd's delight'. Sophie was looking forward to tomorrow. JUN: "But I don't understand," said Brian,"can you say that again?" JUL: Cow AUG: The sand between his/her toes... SEP: Bountiful OCT: Turning colours... NOV: The dakrness closed in... DEC: The present.
The above suggestions should spark you off so whatever it is get writing. You will be amazed at what you can produce.

05/01/2017

Happy and a productive New Year to you all. Tomorrow's meeting we will be story telling 'in the round'. What better way to start your writing new year? 7.30 pm at the Quaker Centre.

10/11/2016

Our next meeting is on Friday 2 December 2016. Our co-founder Neil Beardmore will be launching his new book Lemon Seas. Come and meet Neil and hear him reading some of his new book. You will also be able to buy a signed copy (with a reduction) 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH

04/10/2016

Several people have asked if Speakeasy is still active... YES! We meet on the first Friday of the month, except when it's a bank holiday (then it's a week later) 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH.
Why not drop in and meet other like minded folk who love writing and are just as mad as you ;-) Please bring something you'd like to read out if you wish, but there is no pressure to read if you don't want to. Also don't forget to bring your notebook/paper and a working pen. You never know when you want to write something down.
First and second visits are free but you will be asked to become a member on your third visit. Our year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Membership is £36 for waged and £24 for unwaged. If you join during the year the membership[ fees will be pro-rata.
Hope this helps.

See you at our next meeting on Friday 7 October?

17/06/2016

Our next meeting is on Friday 1st July 2016 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Center, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BS. If you are stuck for something to write & read out, here is a suggestion "Stricktly" Write about whatever the word sparks off in your mind. Could it be a poem? Or maybe a short story? Whatever the result come and share it. Don't forget to always bring a notebook & pen. See you there.

30/01/2016

Thanks to all of you who turned up for 'From Bard to Verse 12' last night. some really good stuff eh? See you next year towards the end of January 2017.

05/01/2016

Calling all poets.
Speakeasy are hosting the annual From Bard to Verse 'Open Mic' evening as part of the StonyWords festival. 29 Jan 2016, 7.30 for 8pm start. Stables Bar, The Bull Hotel, High Street, Stony Stratford.
Poets can book a slot by emailing [email protected]. Please put FBTV in the subject box. Thank you.

14/12/2015

Speakeasy would like to wish all our members and visitors a peaceful, stressless Christmas and a productive New Year. Please note Our next meeting is on FRIDAY 8 January and not the 1st - for obvious reasons. Have a good one.

07/10/2015

At our next meeting - Friday 6th November, we have Milton Keynes Poet Laureate Mark Neil as Guest Speaker. Mark is a full-time poet! Yes, really! From television & national radio, clubs, pubs, halls and balls, Mark has done them all. Come along and be entertained by Mark. He will also be hosting a Q&A session if there is time. Just £5 entry. Phone 01908 663860 for more details.

30/09/2015

Our next meeting is on Friday 2 October. It is a writer night where we read out our latest work, swap notes, tips etc. Don't forget to bring your notebooks and a working pen - you never know when you may need them.

Just to get those writing juices flowing - can you come up with a plot for 'the perfect murder'? Or maybe you can write something using the words 'blind ignorance'? Or a poem using the words 'Spiders spin their gossamer threads...'? Or start something with the words "Who me? Why me?"

See you on Friday, 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BH.

10/09/2015

Good news! Our next meeting - Friday 2 October poet Mark Neal will be our guest speaker. Yes, THE MARK NEAL - Milton Keynes Poet Laureate! Come along and hear what Mark has to say. A great evening will be had. Just £5 per head. Starts at 7.30 to 10.15 pm. at The Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, MK15 9BH
Don't forget to bring your notebook and a working pen to EVERY meeting - you never know when you might need to use it.

28/07/2015

Need inspiration? Try writing a story/poem using one of the following... There it was again, a sort of scratching... Blood red poppies swayed in the breeze... What did you say?...That plant is taking over the garden. Where did you get the seeds?... Oh no, not again.
Bring your work to our next meeting on Friday 7 AUGUST, not the 4th as the previous post said.

24/07/2015

Next meeting 4 August 7.30 - 10.15 pm.

22/06/2015

Next meeting FRIDAY 3 JULY 7.30 - 10.15 pm.

19/06/2015

OK, here's a challenge. Write a story (or poem) based on one or more of the following words:- BOGUS, DODGY, FRAUD, PHONEY, SWINDLE or TRICK. Have a think about this and bring your finished work to our next meeting on FRIDAY 3 July. 7.30 - 10.15 at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton keynes.

26/05/2015

Our next meeting is on Friday 5 June 7.30 - 10.15 pm at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes MK15 9BH. It's a writer night where we read out our work. Don't worry, you will not be forced to read out. Just please remember to bring your notebook and a working pen. You never know when you may need them.

13/03/2015

URGENT NOTICE

The APRIL meeting of Speakeasy will be on FRIDAY 10 APRIL as the first Friday is Good Friday and is a Bank Holiday.

So we will see you at 7.30 for another evening of good writings and good company. Don't forget to bring your notebook/paper and a working pen.

17/02/2015

Our next meeting is on FRIDAY 6 MARCH 7.30 - 10.15 at The Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH. It's a writer night, so bring along your latest work or maybe you just want to listen? It's up to you. Don't forget to bring a pen & notebook/paper in case you want to make some notes.
See you there?

Address

The Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park
Milton Keynes
MK159BH

Website

http://www.mkweb.co.uk/speakeasy

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