SYLVIA KENT'S READING & WRITING FORUM

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

WELCOME TO SWWJ'S MEMBER CHERRY BURROUGHS' NEW BEST SELLING NOVEL


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 THE GLITTERING JOURNEY OF MOLLY KATRICK

By Cherry Burroughs

Available on Amazon and print

This is a fascinating story set in what at first seems a perfect marriage. Molly appears to enjoy living in her beautiful home with Dexter, that charming wealthy husband and their  two delightful children,  Life is good – what possibly could go wrong? In Burroughs’ prologue, we sense a hint of  impending turbulence. It’s a clever device, for the tale that follows explores how swiftly a seemingly perfect life can fracture, and how a woman must fight to rebuild herself when the foundations give way.

At first, Molly Katrick appears to enjoydomestic bliss, but Burroughs is far too shrewd a storyteller to let perfection linger. The old maxim that “nothing stays the same for long” proves painfully true when Molly discovers that Dexter has suddenly flown to Brazil, leaving no contact nor explanation. The shock is devastating, and the manner in which Molly deals with her spiralling distress is perhaps not sensible. What begian as a glass of wine to steady her nerves, soon becomes a  lunchtime bottle. Soon social Services step in and mayhem ensues. The consequences are shattering. Burroughs does not sensationalise these moments; instead, she shows how quickly a woman’s life can unravel when grief, fear and loneliness collide.

This contemporary fictional novel is  engaging, and one that examines resilience in the face of betrayal. Burroughs’ storytelling is heartfelt, perceptive and quietly compelling, making Molly’s journey glittering or otherwise - one that readers will follow with sympathy and admiration.

 

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

YESTERDAY'S WONDERFUL VISIT TO THE FAMOUS REMUS MEMORIAL HORSE SANCTUARY

  

 
Our Fun Walk Trust team is delighted to recognise the outstanding and long-standing connection with Remus Memorial Horse Sactuary, a dedicated animal welfare charity. 
 
Based in Essex, Remus provides rescue, rehabilitation and lifetime care for animals that have suffered neglect or abuse. Participation in The Fun Walk Trust events plays a vital role in supporting this work, and through its unique approach, Remus incorporates holistic therapies to improve the animals’ physical and emotional wellbeing.

 In 2025, Remus achieved a remarkable Fun Walk related fundraising total of £7,493, demonstrating the benefits of participating in the event and the continued generosity and commitment of its supporters and volunteers. In total, the 2025 Fun Walk event raised more than £121,000 for charities and local community groups.

 Founder and Chair of Remus, Sue Burton said:

“We have participated in the Billericay Fun Walk for well over 15 years and it had become one of our major fundraising events during the year. It helps so much towards the running costs of the sanctuary and feeding the 70 horses that we have here. We are so grateful to the organisers for their hard work every year and to the wonderful Bonus Pot sponsors, without whom the event just would not be the same. Their generosity never fails to amaze us.”

 John Baron, Founder and Chair of The Fun Walk Trust, said:

“Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary has been a valued participant in our events for many years. Their dedication to animal welfare and their innovative holistic care approach make them a truly inspiring charity to support, and we are thrilled to have them join us each year and raise much needed funds.”

 The sanctuary receives no government funding and relies entirely on fundraising initiatives and public support to continue its essential work. Events such as the Fun Walk are therefore crucial in ensuring the charity can maintain the high standard of care required for its animals.
 
The Fun Walk Trust would like to extend sincere thanks to all Bonus Pot sponsors whose support makes the event possible. They include: Tunnelcraft Ltd, Brown & Carroll (London), Sanctuary Housing Association, One Footstep, Butyl Products Group, c2c Railway Limited, Equi Ltd, Mr Barrie Stone, and other generous individuals.

 There is still plenty of time for charities and community groups to register and be part of this September’s event. For more information or to sign up, visit: www.thefunwalktrust.co.uk 

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

 

FUN WALK PRESS RELEASE – 20th May 2026 

Strong start as 50 Groups already registered for 2026 Fun Walk

 


The organisers of the annual Fun Walk are delighted to announce that 50 charities and community groups have already registered to take part in this year’s Fun Walk, with sponsored walks planned throughout September. With registrations continuing to grow steadily, the Trustees are encouraged by the strong early response and are hopeful that a record number of groups may eventually register.
 
The Fun Walk Trust supports local charities, schools, churches, grassroots sports teams and other community groups, and this is helped by their fundraising being given an extra boost through the Fun Walk’s generous Bonus Pot. Funded by donations from local businesses and individuals, the Bonus Pot is shared on a pro-rata basis depending on and in addition to the sponsorship money raised by participating organisations – thus delivering a valuable uplift and helping them raise even more for their causes.
 
The 2026 Bonus Pot donors so far include Tunnelcraft Ltd, Brown & Carroll (London), Sanctuary Housing Association, One Footstep, Butyl Products Group, c2c Railway Limited, Equi Ltd, Mr Barrie Stone and other individuals.
 
John Baron, Chair of The Fun Walk Trust, said:
 
“The Trustees and I are very pleased to see such a positive start to registrations for the 2026 Fun Walk. 50 organisations having registered at this early stage highlights the continued importance of the event in helping local groups raise vital funds for their work in the community. We look forward to welcoming many more participants as we build towards September.”
 
In recent years, the event has continued to grow, with over £121,000 raised in 2025 alone and more than £1.75 million generated for local good causes since its inception in 2002.
 
There is still plenty of time for charities and community groups to register and be part of this year’s event.
 
For more information or to sign up, visit: www.thefunwalktrust.co.uk  

 

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

AFTER AN INTERLUDE, BACK TO WRITING A NEW SET OF BOOK REVIEWS FOR SOME EXCELLENT AUTHORS

 




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Saturday, May 09, 2026

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR JENNI ELLIOTT'S DEVON FELINE NETWORK AUCTION - TAKE A LOOK

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Yesterday at 7:14 PM 
Just 48 hours to go on my charity auction! Most of the items can be posted (postage at cost) so please take a look and have a bid😻
You can find the auction group here👇

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