As Write-On Year 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a truly remarkable twelve months. This year brought the publication of three books, a wealth of creative contributions from talented members, and an ever-expanding community of writers. Together, we’ve explored new techniques, savored live gatherings, and cherished the warmth, camaraderie, and collaboration that define our group.
To wrap up the year in style, we’re thrilled to present a rich programme of festive delights. Expect a vibrant mix of songs, short stories, poems, memoirs, comedy sketches, and more, all brought to life with animated segments featuring characters who just might feel familiar! It promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with emotion, humour, charm, inspiration, and exuberance.
Looking ahead to 2025, we feel excited and confident about the continued growth and evolution of our group. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Frank Fahy, Anne Murray, Mary Hodson, Mary Rose Tobin, and every contributor and participant who has played a part in making our gatherings such a tremendous success. Here’s to another extraordinary year of writing, sharing, and thriving together!
Programme
Introduction We Wish You A Merry Christmas!
Memoir Christmas Memories Eileen Miller
Poem The Lone Holly Tree Mary Hodson
Short Story My Palestinian Plum Pudding Jutta Rosen
Christmas Wish Bill & Judith Geoghegan
Poem Happy Christmas James Conway
Song The Robin Frank Fahy
Song One big Solitary Tear Geraldine Warren
Short Story Santa’s Letter Mary Hodson
Poem Let Peace Be the Brightest Star James Conway
Comedy Piece Write-On Carol Service MaryRose Tobin
Song Write-On Christmas Song 2024
Song Death in December Geraldine Warren
Song Come Take My Hand Bill Geoghegan
Song Friends Grit Metsch
Short Story Christmas Miracle Seamus Keogh
Poem Childhood Memory Anne McManus
If time permits, we have more Christmas stories, poems, songs and memories to be enjoyed!