Education and the Arts

ACE booklet THE WRITE WAY on sale in Torbay

The ACE Write Way Group meet each Thursday and their recently completed a book of poetry and prose is the result of much laughter mixed with serious discussion. Everyone brings their life experiences to the sessions and their book shows adults who return to learning can get so much from the experience. Second time around can be better. The Write Way shows the ‘abilities' of people with disabilities.

Fund raiser, Robert Boyd, has managed to get the £1,000 together to fund the print run of 200 copies by claiming Gift Aid on donations to the ACE abseil.

The group have been working together for 5 years and the book includes work from two members (Charlotte Parkinson and David Mack) have died since the project began.

Tutor, Sam Watson, chose the work with the group and Jenny Harriman acted as editor for the layout and put it together in Quark for ACE Print at Furzeham.

This booklet has given the group increased confidence, including the volunteers who support disabled adults – they all have pieces included, as does Sue Slimm, the ACE Careworker who supports this class.

ACE has already sold 100 copies which are on sale at the Brixham Adult & Community Learning Centre, The Torbay Bookshop in Paignton and Another Chapter in Brixham. They are extremely good value for £5.99

John Demeger, Head of Adult & Learning Education said “What a delightful book. The group have so much talent, it is a joy to read. Such a range of styles and topics. A real insight into this group of talented individuals. I took a copy home for my wife and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well.”

The group hope to undertake another booklet in the future of their own work.