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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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UID:25212-1782864000-1788134399@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:General Anthology 2026 Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Geelong Writers Inc. invites writers to submit to our 2026 General Anthology. \nThis year\, the anthology includes three categories: \n\n\n\nFiction (to 1\,500 words)\nNon-fiction (to 1\,500 words)\nPoetry (to 30 lines)\n\n\n\nThere is no theme. \nWriters can submit one entry per category. \nVisit https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/general-anthology/ for the submission guidelines and submission portal. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/general-anthology-2026-submissions-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Publication
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Stone":MAILTO:anthology@geelongwriters.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260627T042117Z
CREATED:20251214T035737Z
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge Open
DESCRIPTION:The seventh Ekphrastic Challenge for 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nSubmissions close 25 July 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open-2026-02-01-2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ekphrastic Challenge
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ekphrastic Challenge Moderator":MAILTO:ekphrastic@geelongwriters.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T123000
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CREATED:20251218T081611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T081611Z
UID:20746-1784457000-1784464200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Dome Poets (Fully Subscribed)
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant group of new\, emerging\, and published poets is fully subscribed. Interested poets are advised to join Ponds Poets instead.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/dome-poets/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/poetry-group-cropped.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20251218T081252Z
CREATED:20251218T075822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T081252Z
UID:20682-1784469600-1784476800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Ponds Poets
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant new group welcomes beginning\, emerging and published poets. Attendees are asked to bring a selection of their works for creative discussion and feedback.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ponds-poets/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075304Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075304Z
UID:20540-1784628000-1784633400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T042908Z
CREATED:20260627T042736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T042908Z
UID:25121-1784743200-1784750400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Finest 500 Awards
DESCRIPTION:FINEST 500 2026 COMPETITION \nThe prize announcement will be made at the Geelong Writers Members Night on 22 July\, 2026.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/finest-500-awards/
LOCATION:Industry 26 Cafe\, 26 Pakington Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Competition,Members Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Geelong Writers":MAILTO:geelongwriters@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T203000
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CREATED:20251214T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T174643Z
UID:19492-1784743200-1784752200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Members Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/members-night-2026-02-25/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Industry 26 Cafe\, 26 Pakington Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Members Night
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Industry26.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075304Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075304Z
UID:20541-1784800800-1784806200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T130000
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CREATED:20251218T043357Z
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UID:20428-1784811600-1784818800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Belmont Page Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Page provides a supportive and nurturing environment for writers of all experience levels in all genres. \nSecond and fourth Thursdays of the month | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. \nSouth Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont \n$3.00 which includes tea and coffee. \nPlease book beforehand: Contact Claudia Collins for further details and bookings – claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/belmont-page-writing-group/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:South Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Belmont-Page-cropped.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Collins":MAILTO:claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20251218T080926Z
CREATED:20251218T080720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T080926Z
UID:20711-1785074400-1785083400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Writing History
DESCRIPTION:Each meeting features a presentation or focused discussion on an aspect of history writing or research followed by sharing and workshopping members’ writing.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/writing-history/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Pelletier":MAILTO:rhonpell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075305Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075305Z
UID:20542-1785232800-1785238200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075309Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075309Z
UID:20543-1785405600-1785411000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260731T150000
DTSTAMP:20251214T045157Z
CREATED:20251214T045157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T045157Z
UID:19606-1785495600-1785510000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:The Courthouse Writers' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:About\nA space for writers to meet\, write and workshop their work. Be inspired by this quirky venue to write in an interesting environment away from home. Take the opportunity to share work/ideas with other writers and learn of/create local writing activities. \n\nFee $5 cash/visit. This goes towards museum running costs (power etc)\nBYO coffee/lunch. Instant coffee/tea bags available. Café Zoo two doors away\nCasual meeting/discussion/writing space in the main courtroom\nQuiet Writing Room available suitable for up to five or six at a time\nA prompt may be provided for those who like a challenge…to be workshopped with others at 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/the-courthouse-writers-retreat/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Courthouse Museum Writers’ Retreat\, 11 High Street\, Drysdale\, VIC\, 3222\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/drysdale-courthouse.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260627T042002Z
CREATED:20251214T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T042002Z
UID:19704-1785542400-1787702399@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge Open
DESCRIPTION:The first Ekphrastic Challenge for 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nSubmissions close 25 January 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open-2026-02-01-2026-08-01/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ekphrastic Challenge
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gia-oris-_uM5_nG2ssc-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ekphrastic Challenge Moderator":MAILTO:ekphrastic@geelongwriters.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075309Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075309Z
UID:20544-1785837600-1785843000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075310Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075310Z
UID:20545-1786010400-1786015800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075310Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075310Z
UID:20546-1786442400-1786447800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075310Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075310Z
UID:20547-1786615200-1786620600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20251218T044405Z
CREATED:20251218T043357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T044405Z
UID:20429-1786626000-1786633200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Belmont Page Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Page provides a supportive and nurturing environment for writers of all experience levels in all genres. \nSecond and fourth Thursdays of the month | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. \nSouth Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont \n$3.00 which includes tea and coffee. \nPlease book beforehand: Contact Claudia Collins for further details and bookings – claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/belmont-page-writing-group/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:South Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Belmont-Page-cropped.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Collins":MAILTO:claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T123000
DTSTAMP:20251218T081611Z
CREATED:20251218T081611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T081611Z
UID:20747-1786876200-1786883400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Dome Poets (Fully Subscribed)
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant group of new\, emerging\, and published poets is fully subscribed. Interested poets are advised to join Ponds Poets instead.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/dome-poets/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/poetry-group-cropped.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20251218T081253Z
CREATED:20251218T075822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T081253Z
UID:20683-1786888800-1786896000@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Ponds Poets
DESCRIPTION:This vibrant new group welcomes beginning\, emerging and published poets. Attendees are asked to bring a selection of their works for creative discussion and feedback.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ponds-poets/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ponds-Poets-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075310Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075310Z
UID:20548-1787047200-1787052600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075311Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075311Z
UID:20549-1787220000-1787225400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Shut-Up-Write-calendar-featured-1-e1635816720408.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260823T163000
DTSTAMP:20251218T080927Z
CREATED:20251218T080720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T080927Z
UID:20712-1787493600-1787502600@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Writing History
DESCRIPTION:Each meeting features a presentation or focused discussion on an aspect of history writing or research followed by sharing and workshopping members’ writing.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/writing-history/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Waurn Ponds Library\, 230 Pioneer Road\, Grovedale\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Pelletier":MAILTO:rhonpell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260825T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075311Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075311Z
UID:20550-1787652000-1787657400@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20251216T235033Z
CREATED:20251214T022059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235033Z
UID:19493-1787767200-1787776200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Members Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/members-night-2026-02-25/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Industry 26 Cafe\, 26 Pakington Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Members Night
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Industry26.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20251218T075311Z
CREATED:20251218T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T075311Z
UID:20551-1787824800-1787830200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:SHUT UP & WRITE\nMeet up with others\, and write. No critiquing\, exercises\, lectures\, ego\, competition or feeling guilty. Just write.
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/shut-up-write/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Box Office\, 77 Preston Street\, Geelong West\, VIC\, 3218\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guenter Sahr":MAILTO:guenter.sahr@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20251218T044406Z
CREATED:20251218T043357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T044406Z
UID:20430-1787835600-1787842800@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Belmont Page Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Belmont Page provides a supportive and nurturing environment for writers of all experience levels in all genres. \nSecond and fourth Thursdays of the month | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. \nSouth Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont \n$3.00 which includes tea and coffee. \nPlease book beforehand: Contact Claudia Collins for further details and bookings – claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/belmont-page-writing-group/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:South Barwon Community Centre\, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd\, Belmont\, VIC\, 3216\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Collins":MAILTO:claudiacollins95@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T150000
DTSTAMP:20251214T045158Z
CREATED:20251214T045158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T045158Z
UID:19607-1787914800-1787929200@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:The Courthouse Writers' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:About\nA space for writers to meet\, write and workshop their work. Be inspired by this quirky venue to write in an interesting environment away from home. Take the opportunity to share work/ideas with other writers and learn of/create local writing activities. \n\nFee $5 cash/visit. This goes towards museum running costs (power etc)\nBYO coffee/lunch. Instant coffee/tea bags available. Café Zoo two doors away\nCasual meeting/discussion/writing space in the main courtroom\nQuiet Writing Room available suitable for up to five or six at a time\nA prompt may be provided for those who like a challenge…to be workshopped with others at 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/the-courthouse-writers-retreat/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Courthouse Museum Writers’ Retreat\, 11 High Street\, Drysdale\, VIC\, 3222\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Writing Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Macaulay":MAILTO:banjo3223@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260627T042002Z
CREATED:20251214T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T042002Z
UID:19705-1788220800-1790380799@www.geelongwriters.org.au
SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Challenge Open
DESCRIPTION:The first Ekphrastic Challenge for 2026 is now open. Go to https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/competitions/ekphrastic-challenge/ for details. \n  \nSubmissions close 25 January 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.geelongwriters.org.au/event/ekphrastic-challenge-open-2026-02-01-2026-08-01/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ekphrastic Challenge
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ekphrastic Challenge Moderator":MAILTO:ekphrastic@geelongwriters.org.au
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