Wheatsheaf wonder-night

It was a great night, really good to put faces to names that i've followed since my time on ABCtales. I thought the readings were brilliant, each one had their own style and rythm. A big thank you to all who organised!

Can't agree more I had a smashing time thanks for having me, and my friend Ashley loved it too

And I didn't poo everywhere, which is always a bonus

Congratulations to everyone who read last night. Just by looking at the reader list I can tell it must have been a wonderful evening. Now then, sparing a thought for us peasants north of the Watford Gap, who among you smart persons utilised your smartphone to capture the event on video?

Wonderful evening and for me - these events get better and better. I don't like to single people out for praise but what the hell. Scratch - you can be as morose as you like - brilliant-- Stan - I would come along just to hear you read to be frank, Jolono - what a brilliant story told with your usual panache, but I have to be honest and say that Sid's poems were so awe inspiring that how my GLW and I stopped ourselves from standing and applauding I don't know. I loved everyone's work - so diverse and every one showed their own glint of stardust (to borrow from Scratch).

Hello everyone, my acute nerves were assuaged by a lovely atmosphere and wonderfully supportive, kind people. It was a trek for me to get there but I am so glad that I did. If members are harbouring thoughts of attending in the future I say go for it.

new cavalcaderl julie What! can I say. That has not been said. First great evening. Many Thanks. To our Editor t.cook (Tony). Coming and help. And being able and well enough to travel now quite a way. And inspiration gives to all. Encouragement. Preparations. By Tony,Rob,Richard,any missed out! David Maidment. Glad money raised quite good. we arrived bit wet, Ray forgot umbrella and cushion,sandwiches flask! made up with packet of chocolates. All that travelled. Hope all arrived home safely prayed for all. Sorry! bit late,we went to three shops,high hat of union jack,no,third one got like a chefs hat,plus large t shirt of H.M. The Queen on,may use next week,N/home invite later on, beautiful photo, same as "Madame Taussads". Looking foreward next one Sept depending on the date! Ray bring me up! meet you all again! One Lemonade got wrong person for birthday,sorry Tony it was "StanThe Man" I met "Sid" at the bar,like you said,wrong person! Then got StanTheMan. all the best julie xx

new WilkyBarkID Hello! great to meet up again, with all,even got two names wrong! Fab; evening. And your help you do. I had my Let's Start Again book with me! julie x

new Blessings Hi! Great evening and you read so well. Sorry! hear have a hospital appointment. Hope all goes well. Lovely meet you,and your friend Verdana, I came over twice,not there,show you something,special bought in London? After being late thris shop found. It was T shirt of H.M The Queen photoed,same as "Madame Taussauds" beautiful, some only had medim,stretch,then found bigger ones. Also wanted top hat,with union Jack on, mine was sparkly had,for Street Elderly few of us did,"New Yor New York" just few minutes,with my friend didn't share mic. This one is like a chef's hat! could bend it over,as use it for n/home invite be fab; hope see you September,great meet all. Although hemmed in by seats, and Ray. take care julie xx

new Sundayschild Nice meet you! great evening. You read so well. Felt sorry! for you at the end, of wonderful story you wrote! Especially at the end emotions came out! Must been so hard for you get past ending, of you story memories,and I am reading again, in the Let's Start Again book. I carry with me, or maybe "The Wheatsheaf" as smaller than AbcTales Mag 23 have. Just wanted coax you,run up on stage! grab you off,go on felt ok! again. Looking foreward to you reading again. September meeting when date is confirmed,if make it. wishing you all the best. What alovely name! SundaysChild. julie x

new Maggyvaneijk Your eyes lit up! when I came over, maybe my glasses misted! after terrific way you wrote your last poem! of power expression,glad. Hello! Great evening,and see you again. Hope you will read next time maybe! I truied to turn my head, but Ray is slightly! well built,thought I saw you! When could move then found you and your friend. Keep writing excellent stories and poems, way you do terrific writer! all the best in Uni. julie x

As always, I am so jealous. When in London I always pop in to see Tony and co (shows how long it's been) and I love the ABC do's. I keep saying I'll make the next one. Would love to meet some of the people I admire so much as writers, and meet up with old mates. I think the current gang are the most talented ever. In the meantime any chance of a Manchester meet? PLEASE! not shouted, just over emphasised.

I've just got home - and I am so pleased that everyone else seems to have enjoyed it as much as I did. I thought that this one was particularly good. They always give me the impetus to keep on with the site - thankyou all who read and especially those who just turned up to listen.

new Oldpesky Hi! Kevin,yes brilliant night! I seemed very happy! On one glass of lemonade. unless pressure of very high escalator have to go on. Got names wrong! Good readers last night! And I laughed my little socks off! Busy joined "Singing For Pleasure! great. Things are coming up! Missed you coming too. Just been getting extra gift for daughter's birthday,walked my feet off! came through another shop who? did I see. Both said hello! "StanTheMan" well you never know do you. Got lovely H.M. T shirt with the queen on,same photo as "Madame Taussades" wax works. And third try shop in London a big top hat union jack on. I gave my sparkly one had way back away! So ready to use now all. What! is the weather like, Kevin! stated a flutter of snow about. Are you working still. Did you watch BGT. And The Voice. take care all the best Julie and Ray xx

Gosh - yes I forgot about Sundays child's reading for a moment - what emotion - fantastic - my wife was crying her eyes out!!!

new lavadis Who! was the lady sitting like,bar top,upstairs, on her own! I couldn't get out to speak too,owing to Ray taking up room,and chairs tight together. Wanted to sweep the one with emotions,into my arms,say be ok! Wonderful hot sunny day! Sending you sunshine vitamin c. all the best. julie x

new Editor t.cook (tony) Wow! Tony, must have stayed over somewhere, get home days later. Got your lovely Spring message AbcTales thankyou. Computer went all hay wire last night at midnight, Sumnday owing to a Drubal notice right across,the screen,and a symbol as well. Green dots at bottom,so slow fill up,not working midnight. So finished. All ok today. I see "Jennifer" been very ill,get well soon. After asking where her book,"Unbelievable" got,too as ordered it nearly first one,not arrived. But post and parcels piling up,getting back logged and lost they state. Now you mention coming soon great. But Jennifer must get completely well again. I watched dvd. julie AbcTales and Ray x

Julie, it was a pleasure to meet you and Ray, all be it for a short while. Take care. Joe.

new jolono No! pleasure! was to meet you,and those I usually get around the table,as Tony,says. We were wet1 and 3ft puddle,looking shops,for something on Jubilee,three went in,third time lucky. Fit gorgeous t.shirt of H.M The Queen previous photo, paper,used for phtot at the was works,Madame Taussauds,thrilled in lace white dress,and pinned photos,Royalty think,girl let us open,up see proper size t shirt not stretch one too small,great. Thren had a top hat like once had,Street Elderly few of us done1 but gave it away. This is Roayl blue and red with the union jack on,thrilled,may get used soon,say n/home some of us go too invite! now. "Singing for pleasure" no music sheets,taught how sing by musical director "Simon Gray" great,musical all numbers. Warm up session, good for anxiety and all listed on card. Teaches all. And plays. Things coming up! So once get date for September know,if can get next "Wheatsheaf" as last week,great evening,meet some. I seemed merry on one lemonade! hink cos happy, maybe 3oft escalator go up,sometimes Ray,step in front,loose him. Once so look down steppend on before,grabbed jacket,thinking naturally him,got to top,no it was someoneles,I felt awful! opologised ok. Have a good day. Many thanks. Maybe longer chat! next time. And all. I couldn't stop laughing your story,and some,good for you!. 6ft tall I get lost,if walks fast,so have to hold on for Lonodn. Love it on Tube,dogy back,low seats,one or two stops,they all kindly stand uo for me,Wow! smile sweetly ugh! and say many thanks seats too low,look so sad,so nice of them all. Can only get to London if Ray brings me on train free! x b/rail re-tired early health. Hope all is well with you. Take care heat wave tomorrow. Doesn't read my work,or the daughter. Not bothered,he is snooker captain,yuck! and now bowls summer! But managed see few shows great. But she gets it on ipod. yuck! so surprised as she sat here doing. Take care bring Saxophone next time,only joking. Love hear them played. My late pop! lucky could play accordion,piano,violin. Nobody eiht could follow shame. julie and Ray. x

Have only just found this page so sorry not posted sooner to say thanks to everyone for being so amazingly supportive. I had a great evening and really enjoyed sharing your work - just loved Stardust. I felt privileged to sit among you guys. My friends loved it too and can't wait for September's evening. One- Jelilah- has even signed up and been cherry picked! New recruits!