Three poets met on a cold and rainy afternoon: Nick O’Connor, Gabby Higgins and myself. Fortunately, the rain let up for most of our ginkō time exploring along the harbour foreshore of Pirrama Park in Pyrmont. A café at the adjacent finger wharf provided shelter and refreshments while we shared draft poems, and discussed aspects of haiku craft and ways to connect with other poets. Despite the dull conditions, our poems had a surprising amount of colour, as well as – unsurprisingly – some common observations, from differing angles. It is always interesting to discover how others experience a particular situation.
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Ginko gatherings in Sydney
Upcoming Gadigal Ginko for Sydney poets
As previously posted, the next Gadigal Ginko in Sydney is happening on Tuesday 19th August, from 1.30pm, in Pyrmont. If you would like to participate, please visit my Gadigal Ginko web page to register by 16th August.
Leanne Mumford
Convenor, Gadigal Ginko
Winter Gadigal Ginko in Sydney
Next Ginko: 1.30pm, Tuesday 19th August, 2025
The next Gadigal Ginko in Sydney will take place on Tuesday 19th August, 2025, at Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, from 1.30pm. Contemporary haiku poets of all levels of experience are invited to join the gathering. To register and receive details of the exact meeting point and arrangements, please visit the Gadigal Ginko web page.
Leanne Mumford
Convenor, Gadigal Ginko
Report on Gadigal Ginko, Autumn 2025
Saturday, 31st May, 2025
Nine poets gathered on a cool autumn morning at Sydney Park in St Peters. Two were participating for the first time. After brief introductions, we dispersed to all corners of the park to each undertake our individual ginko.
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Next Ginko: Saturday 31st May, 10am
The next Gadigal Ginko in Sydney will take place on Saturday 31st May 2025, at Sydney Park, St Peters, from 10am. Contemporary haiku poets of all levels of experience are invited to join the gathering. To register and receive details of the exact meeting point and arrangements, please visit the Gadigal Ginko web page.
Leanne Mumford
Convenor, Gadigal Ginko
Report on Gadigal Ginko, Summer 2025
The 8th Gadigal Ginko took place on Wednesday 26th February 2025, with five participants. First-timers Julie Thorndyke and Anita Xian joined two regulars, Carol Reynolds and Margaret Mahony, and convenor, Leanne Mumford. We travelled by ferry from Circular Quay westward under the Harbour Bridge to Wareamah – Cockatoo Island. Thanks to its varied history, this island, located where the Parramatta River meets Sydney Harbour, has much to offer poets.
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The next Gadigal Ginko in Sydney will take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025, meeting at ~9.30am to visit Wareamah / Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour. Contemporary haiku poets of all levels of experience are invited to join the gathering. To register and receive details of the exact meeting point and arrangements, please visit the Gadigal Ginko web page.
Leanne Mumford
Convenor, Gadigal Ginko
Report on Gadigal Ginko, Spring 2024
Ten haiku poets gathered on the morning of 21st October at the Palace Garden Gate of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. A passing light shower fell on a few of us while we waited for others to arrive, but the changeable weather didn’t prevent us from each strolling in the garden on our individual ginko. We re-convened in the Rose Garden pavilion to share some of our draft poems, where a curious sacred ibis joined us momentarily. Poems reflected the many exotic plants blooming at this time of the year and the insects visiting them, as well as other kinds of moments.
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