Life on the Hill: Colehill Community Writing Project

This book is a collection of the wonder of the everyday, in words which capture moments, memories and imaginings of people living on the slopes of Colehill in East Dorset. Some of the writing in this anthology is fiction, much of it is fact. It is personal, honest and real, reflecting the heartfelt sincerity of the contributors. Over a period of eighteen months the process of writing and collecting these stories, articles and poems brought people together in writing groups and workshops. Residents, past and present, and visitors from near and far also contributed their impressions of this small community on a hill, near the south coast of England. Writing together has given us a new appreciation of each other and this place we call home. So now we invite you to dip inside these pages and be inspired, and to join us as we celebrate our ‘Life on the Hill’.

People from Colehill in Dorset have authored this anthology. Residents, past and present, as well as visitors from near and far, have contributed their own writing to this collection. The authors of this book are a tiny representative of the population of these wooded slopes. They hope their ventures into capturing moments in writing will encourage more of their community to put their thoughts on paper, and join in the creative enjoyment of writing.