LAA Forum

The Lancashire Authors' Association now has a new forum for members to socialise and share their views on all aspects of Lancashire writing and history.

There is a section for the discussion of Lancashire dialect.

There is a section to discuss history.

There is space to share your writing and get comments and feedback from other members.

There is a general board to chat about whatever you like.

In the future there will be chance to talk about books, authors, research and much more.

Just go to:

http://lancswriter.proboards88.com/

register your name and come and join in!

Our Centenary Year

In less than twelve months time the LAA enters its Centenary Year; a milestone attained by very few Associations or Societies and surely one deserving of proper commemoration.

Although a number of suggestions have been made, a decision has yet to be reached as to how we might best mark this remarkable anniversary. If you are a member of the LAA, and have any thoughts or ideas on this matter, please make them known by either contacting a member of the Executive Committee, or by using the Message Board on this site.

Obituary

We are sorry to inform members of the death of Patricia Butterworth, of Bispham, Blackpool, who died on 30th December 2007.
Patricia, a former college lecturer who specialised in the teaching and translation of French, was a talented writer and poet. She joined the LAA in 1991.

Tales of Old Lancashire

Tales of Old Lancashire by Elizabeth Ashworth is now available in the shops or from the publisher's website (www.countrysidebooks.co.uk) or from Amazon.

ISBN: 978 1 84674 041 1


Lancashire has a great wealth of stories from the past. Some are ancient legends such as the sad tale of the White Lady of Samlesbury Hall. Others are drawn straight from the pages of history as with the Siege of Lathom House during the Civil War. All bring to life moments of drama and mystery, romance and heroism. The local characters involved include a hermit, a saint, a highwayman, knights, witches and ghosts. Elizabeth Ashworth has written an absorbing and highly readable collection of colourful tales.

A5 (soft cover) 96 pages. Cover price £7.99

New website for Elizabeth Ashworth

Publicity Officer Elizabeth Ashworth has a new website at:

www.elizabethashworth.com

As well as news about her latest projects and publications the site will feature articles giving help and guidance to writers as well as general interest articles and a short story.
Elizabeth Ashworth website

Obituary

Sunday 30th March 2008. It is with sadness we inform members of the death of Mrs Edith Wormleighton, at the age of 98 years.

Edith, born in 1909, the year the Lancashire Authors’ Association was formed, was the widow of our late President, Mr George Wormleighton. She joined the LAA in 1931, and was our longest serving member.

Although unable to attend meetings in recent years, she always maintained a keen interest in the LAA and its activities.

Please read the obituary by our President Mr Eric Holt, also on this site.

Link to Obituary:-

The LAA Library

Friday 9th May 2008 The LAA Library has reopened at Brierfield Library, as a temporary measure until building work at Accrington is completed.

Brierfield Library can be found on Colne Road, Brierfield, less than five minutes walk from Brierfield Railway Station (Preston to Colne line), and on main ‘bus routes.

Opening hours:-


Monday: 10am - 12 Noon, 1pm - 7pm.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 10am - 12 Noon, 1pm - 5pm.
Thursday: 10am - 12 Noon, 1pm - 5pm.
Friday: 10am - 12 Noon, 1pm - 5pm.
Saturday: 10am - 12 Noon.


For further information please contact the Association Librarian, Michael Finney.

Radio Lancashire

October Meeting - Alteration of date

Our October meeting previously planned for Saturday 18th October 2008, will now take place on Saturday 25th October 2008.

The starting time and venue remain the same; 2pm at St George's Church Hall, Halliwell Street, Chorley.