Open Day
The KSP Writers' Centre annual Open Day is an opportunity to explore the services and activities offered by KSP, take a tour of the heritage property, buy a book from a local author, enjoy prose and poetry performances, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and cake from the KSP Community Cafe.
COMING UP - Sunday 6 December 2020 - 11.00am-2.00pm
**POP IN ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY**
First built in 1910, KSP Writers' Centre at 11 Old York Road was formerly the home of successful novelist Katharine Susannah Prichard and her husband Captain Hugo Throssell VC, who was the first WA soldier to win a Victoria Cross in World War I. Prichard herself was the first Australian author to gain international recognition by winning the Hodder and Stoughton Literature Prize in 1915. Over the next fifty years, her most successful works were completed at her Greenmount home, now known as the KSP Writers’ Centre, in a beautiful writing studio built by her ANZAC hero husband.
Today the heritage-listed Centre is maintained and run by a dedicated group of volunteers with the united vision to support writers of all ages and abilities. This is achieved with the long-term financial support of the Shire of Mundaring, and KSP's community of members, Friends of Katharine, and other funding bodies.
It is a fascinating property with stories hiding in every shadow - stories already written, including published works and tales of history, as well as stories in progress from our community of writing group members and Writers-in-Residence, and, finally, inspiration for stories yet to come, waiting for visitors to take home.
All Day Event Activities
In addition to the warm feeling gained by supporting a non-profit organisation, guests can enjoy:
KSP Cafe with free tea and coffee and jazz playlist on the balcony
Charity bake sale with delicious home-baked treats
Free guided tours of the historic property
Sausage sizzle lunch
Prose and poetry readings from KSP competition winners and KSP writing group members
Pick up a flyer about KSP’s events, services & activities
Wild Weeds Press information stall
Schedule of Proceedings
11.00am
Welcome to Guests & Acknowledgement of Country
Patron’s Address – Glen Phillips
11.20am
KSP Short Fiction Awards Ceremony
Featuring readings from select winners
Between 11am – 1.30pm
Sausage sizzle & KSP Cafe operating until supplies runs out
12.45pm
KSP Poetry Awards Ceremony
Featuring readings from select winners
1.15pm
Annette Cameron Encouragement Award Announcement
With sponsor Flora Smith
Featuring reading of winning poem
Followed by
Chairperson Farewell Address
1.30pm
Guided Heritage Tour
2.00pm
Close of Event