Permaculture king, animal lover, social activist, bloody fine poet, fellow Bundanoon resident and mate Peter Lach-Newinsky will be telling us why poetry matters and expanding our notions of what poetry is at a workshop at Hillview Heritage Hotel, Sutton Forest, Saturday September 28 from 10am to 4pm. South Coast Writers' Centre and Arts NSW are behind the bash. If I was you, I'd get there. Peter's had several collections out. With humour, alacrity and fine attention to detail, Peter will tell you how to improve your writing. Hillview's architecture and surrounds (what a view over Werai) are breathtaking. Contact South Coast Writers' Centre for more details. Lorne