Literature - Writers' groups & Readers' groups
Media - Camera Clubs & Movie Makers

Literature
Writers & Readers

Black Horse Poets

Black Rock Public House
Wakefield

meet last Tuesday night in month7- to 9pm
Details of charges from contact

Contact Name: Peter Bedford
01924 200125
peterbedford@beeb.net

Description: We meet monthly to workshop poems. Every member brings six copies of their poem, which is read and discussed. We publish a regular journal and hold monthly poetry readings and an annual Poetry competition.

Wakefield Library Readers' Group

Drury Lane Library
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TD

Third Monday of the Month 1.00 pm
Second Monday of the Month 7.00 pm
No Charges

Contact Name: Julia Walker or Pam Yates
Tel: 01924 305376

Description: Two Groups (daytime and evening) meet monthly for informal discussion of books.

Wakefield Scribes

44a Durkar Lane
Durkar
Wakefield
WF4 3AP

Meet weekly (except in July/ August)
Details of charges from contact

Contact Name:Jean Froggett 01924 257964

Description: This informal group of writers meets weekly to provide encouragement and helpful criticism to aspiring writers and poets. The group consists of 18 year olds and upwards.

Media
Camera Clubs & Movie Makers

Normanton Camera Club

Details of meetings & charges from contact

Contact Name: Gerry Padgett
01924 372423

Description: The group meets weekly and provides an annual par excellence programme of photographic events to enthusiasts and beginners alike. The club also hosts "Prestige Evenings" with nationally respected lecturers visiting and other local clubs invited for mutual enjoyment.

Ossett and District Colour Photographic Camera Club

The Coach House
Ossett Community Centre
Prospect Road
Ossett

Meet: Thursdays at 7.30 pm

Charges: £17 per year

Contact Name: Mick Tomlinson
Tel: 01924 261583

Description: Friendly camera club. We are a member of the Yorkshire Photographic Union. We have slide and print lectures and competitions with occasional trips out.

Wakefield Camera Club

Details of Meetings & charges from contact

Contact Name: David kershaw
01924 255471
e.mail: david.kershaw@blueyonder.co.uk
website www.wakefieldcameraclub.org.uk

Description: The club gives slide shows, holds competitions, organises outings and give demonstrations and lectures on photographic skills & techniques. Beginners very welcome.

Wakefield Movie Makers

39 Clarendon Street
Wakefield

Thursdays 7.30 pm
Details of charges from contact

Contact Name: Mavis Spence
0113 2812503
e-mail: graham@hallgreen21.freeserve.co.uk

Description: The club meets weekly at the club cinema to make videos :- holiday, documentary & fiction. The group holds competitions, meetings with other clubs and tuition sessions. Learners and experts welcome.