The Blue Chair Poets Present a Poetry Workshop with a Difference at Mentone Public Library  - 11am, Saturday, 25th June 2016   Mentone Public Library Proudly Presents: "An Author for All Seasons: Series Six" and a Heart-warming Winter Special with  The Blue Chair Poets The Blue Chair Poets. Left to Right: Deborah Williams, Sarah Farrugia, Yvette Bentata-Moore Uplifting fragrances together with visual poetry prompts will be as warming as your favourite flannelette pajamas. Laugh, love and be light-hearted as together we share our words and skills, encouraging you to keep writing this winter. We promise you will leave armed with hope, optimism and positivity to combat the chilly days ahead. Our workshop will be as enjoyable as a hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night. WHEN:  11am Saturday, 25th June 2016             RSVP: Thursday, 23rd June 2016        ...

A Resilient and Strong Vine Speaks: Author J.M.Yates Reflects on her Recent Talk at Mentone Public Library to Present "The Vine Bleeds." - 11am, Saturday, 28th May 2016 Presenting my memoir during domestic violence month in the intimate atmosphere of the Mentone Library was a privilege.... http://www.dvrcv.org.au/   Janice Munt introduced the theme of domestic violence with alarming statistics of domestic violence in Kingston.  This provided me with an excellent lead into the aspects of family abuse that I intended to discuss. My story of a childhood dominated by domestic violence and the resultant life choices of myself and my brother resonated with some in the audience who recalled similar incidents in their past. It brought smiles to others as I recalled things that were in the past that are no longer in the present. Family abuse for the victim is horrific, even more so for children, who witness the abuse. They are the sile...