Tag Archives: Catherine Fitchett

Our winter-red poetry card is on its way.

Posted on May 26, 2015 by ruth arnison

After a glorious autumn, winter has arrived with a rush. Never mind, we were all ready and prepared. The winter-red poetry cards were posted off this afternoon so they should be landing in medical waiting rooms, hospices, rest homes and … Continue reading →

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Braille and boxes

Posted on May 16, 2015 by ruth arnison

Amanda, from the Blind Foundation, sent me this cover photo of our Poems in the Waiting Room winter braille edition. The braille booklets will be dispatched on June 10. Sincere thanks to The Lion Foundation who are covering the costs of the … Continue reading →

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The all New Zealand issue

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ruth arnison

The winter edition features all New Zealand poets – the four competition winners, as selected by Emma Neale, a few unplaced entries from the competition, and two haiku. It’s at the printers now and I’m expecting all 5900 copies to … Continue reading →

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Our 15th edition – winter 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ruth arnison

We printed 500 cards for the first edition and 5500 for our fifteenth edition, that’s quite an achievement! This edition features the four poems which won prizes for their creators in our PitWR 2012 competition. Just as a reminder: Emma … Continue reading →

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And the winners are – – – –

Posted on March 21, 2012 by ruth arnison

Thanks to everyone who entered the inaugural Poems in the Waiting Room competition. Sending poems out into the world is an act of bravery. It’s all too easy to say ‘ I’m too busy’, or ‘ oops I’ve missed the … Continue reading →

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