The pSoken Wrod.... March 2015...

In January, a steering-group of volunteer background boffins met to establish a think-tank; (too many clichés spoil the plot). The group comprised Afric McGlinchey, Brendan McCormack, Mary Rose McCarthy, Nick Smith, later joined by Claire Marie Barton with Hugh Bradley as sleeping partner. The meeting overflowed with ideas, positive energy and plans for guest speakers and workshops. January and February saw Adam Wyeth and Paul Casey as guest speakers with more planned for March, April and May.

In addition, a new Twitter account established by Brendan overshot the 100 mark very quickly, now has over 1000 followers!  @PsokenWrod ...follow that.....

So, Tuesday, March 3rd...

...and Native Dub, Brendan McCormack, recently arrived, led the Wrods in words, presenting a performance workshop, provided individual feedback to presenters' with good tips, pointers and suggestions that showed an immediate effect on second reading. Nice one, Brendan.

The Open Mic was also under the leadership of  Brendan, who gave more food for thought at the Moze Jacobs Stand-Up Interview, then read a couple from his own collection.

A first was the hesitant use of a digital camera to make a live recording of part of the proceedings. Link is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq-n2LRBBwM&feature=youtu.be

Brendan and Sherna were presented with a card and a tree  from all at the pSoken Wrod and Clonakilty Library Writers' Group as a wedding/house-warming present.

Hugh Bradley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                               Michael RayBrendan and Sherna with Moze Jacobs

Moze Jacobs

The theme for the evening, "What is Irish - Expressions or Impressions" was well handled with several impromptu/improvised presentations. Interesting to note that there were eight different nationalities represented which provided rich perspectives on Ireland and Irishness.

Good to see guests from as far afield as Cork, Mexico, Poland and Ballydehob together with the local contingent. Thanks and congrats to all bared all at the open Mic: Colm Scully, Afric McGlinchey, Hugh Bradley, Francisco Rebollo, Trace Irwine, Nick Smith, Claire Barton, Michael Ray, Simon and Alex Lockwood, Moze Jacob, Dominic Sebastian, Donogh O'Loghlin, Mags Creedon, Anja Bakker and Peter Tadd. The bar was raised yet again.
Thanks as ever to De Barra's, Garry on sound, all who provided listening skills and Cork County Council Arts Office.