A collection of writing by the Calne Wordfest Writers' Group.

Calne Wordfest is a charity with the aim of supporting literacy at all levels in the town of Calne and surrounding villages. One hundred per cent of proceeds from sales of this book are being donated to this charity to further its excellent work in our community.

The writers' group is one of a number of Calne Wordfest projects. The group meets monthly to share, read, discuss and otherwise enjoy writing. This anthology is a collection of our writing. We write in many different styles for many different audiences and in many different genres. In this anthology you’ll find fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and writing that sits somewhere in between. We have worked together, helping each other edit and develop our work so that we can share the wonderful creativity of Calne. We write at various levels and for many different reasons. Some of us write professionally; some are just starting out; some write to share our stories or information; some for our wellbeing. All of us write for fun – well, most of the time!

The book is arranged in sections representing themes. Some pieces may be unsuitable for younger readers and we have indicated this on the contents page and at the beginning of each section.

We have a Facebook group to advertise meetings, share work and discuss all things writing related. If you want to find out more about Calne Wordfest or the writers’ group visit www.calnewordfest.co.uk or Calne Wordfest Writers' group Facebook. Please feel free to get in touch or come and join us. We hope you enjoy our work and that it may encourage you to begin writing or write more!

The cover of this book is a representation of the Calne town flag, which was designed by Kevin Hatchman and adopted by the Town Council in 2009.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this collection.