Authors attracted to Whanganui for literary festival
31 Jan, 2021 11:56 PM
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Literary Festival committee members (from left) Linda Johnstone, Kat Schroyens, Mary-Ann Ewing and Joan Rosier-Jones (patron). Photo / Paul Brooks
Whanganui Literary Festival will be held later this year.
The biennial event attracts authors, writers and readers eager to impart and absorb knowledge of their chosen craft.
The 11 members of the Whanganui Literary Festival Trust and committee have been organising authors and preparing a programme well in advance of the September / October festival.
Trust chairwoman Mary-Ann Ewing says nine authors have accepted an invitation to speak at the event.
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Eagle Lake fishing derby: Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Eagle Lake, north of Willmar. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 16. Check in at the public access or at Sunray Cafe. Fish anywhere on the lake, can use shelters and houses, moving around the lake is permitted. All fish must be checked in by 3 p.m. The fundraiser for cancer is in memory of Ron Shimek. Bad weather date is Feb. 13.