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Exploring ecopoetry with Gina Mercer
Give yourself a day away from the city to join talented poet Gina Mercer at an inspiring beachside studio to explore the world in which we find ourselves, through poetry.
Gina is a poet, past editor of Island magazine and is about to publish her fifth book of poetry, Bird Beyond (Walleah Press).
Sunday 27 July, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Dodges Ferry (Details on enrolment)
SPECIAL PRICING: $66 Members, $77 Non-members
Bring $5 for a special lunch of soup, bread and cake!
Book your place by emailing: admin@tasmanianwriters.org or phone 62240029
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