'Life, Love & Laughter'
Poetry by Sandra J. Queensborough Binns, is Sandra's new book written and bound by her with all proceeds going to Coast Shelter. Cost is $10 from Sandra, PO Box 6013, Kincumber, 2251.
Sandra has a wonderful sense of humour and sentiment which is captured in her poems - many mini picture stories in verse. Other books by Sandra are : 'Poetry' 1976, 'Borne on the Wind" 1978; 'Somewhere Between" 1981, "Somewhere Beyond" 1991, "Full Circle" 1995, "I Thought I Was an Aussie" 1996, "No Bull" 1999 "Wit, Wisdom and Whatever" 2003.

Central Coast Poets Inc
The biennial Henry Kendall Poetry Award is now open and awaiting entries. Closing date is 14th February 2012. Go to www.centralcoastpoets.com.au to download the entry form and details. This is regarded as one of Australia's prestigeous poetry award, with First prize $500. purchased at the Gosford Regional Gallery shop or by contacting the Society at PO Box 780 Woy Woy 2256.

Creative Writing Courses
Starting Thursday, February 16, 11am 0 1pm for 8 weeks at Woy Woy. Cost $110 CWA Hall Woy Woy Starting February 17, 12.30pm-2.30pm , 8 weeks, at Kincumber. Community College, Cost $110.

Science Fiction Writing Workshop
starts March 24, 1pm - 4pm (1 session) at Wyong Old Primary School, Room 6, Alison Rd.