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
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Applications closing soon for Sydney Introduction to Ginko workshop
There are still some places available for the Introduction to Ginko for Writing Haiku, being held in Sydney on 6th August. This workshop is designed for novice haiku poets. It includes some pre-work to help prepare for the ginko and ensuing discussion. Participation is free, but you must apply by 5pm AEST Monday 28th July, using the application form in the original post.
Members’ News — July 2025
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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Red Room Poetry designates August as Poetry Month. On 6th August join the President of the Australian Haiku Society and Gadigal Ginko Convenor, Leanne Mumford, for an introduction to haiku writing by undertaking a ginko – a walk for composing haiku. This workshop event in Sydney is designed for novice haiku poets. It will include some pre-work to help prepare for the ginko and ensuing discussion. In joining this event, you’ll discover that there’s more to contemporary English language haiku than counting syllables.
Members’ News – May 2025
- President’s Message
- Achievements
- Winter Solstice Haiga contest coming soon
- Editorial Opportunity
- Selections from the AHS Autumn Equinox 2020 Haiku String
President’s Message
Learning of the passing of a fellow haiku poet always brings sadness, but often there are also happy memories of favourite poems they’ve penned, encouragement they’ve offered or their generous service to the haiku community. So it is for many who knew Cynthia Rowe, as attested by the recently posted tributes.
Continue reading “Members’ News – May 2025”Gadigal Ginko in Sydney
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
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