About us
The Lemon Tree Writers group was founded in the 1990s by Eddie Gibbons and began life in The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen. The group took its name from its home venue, The Lemon Tree, and, though the venue has changed, the name remains. The group remained at The Lemon Tree for many years before transferring to the Belmont Filmhouse after a brief sojourn at Torry Community Centre. We plan to return to the Belmont Filmhouse as soon as government restrictions during the current Covid crisis allow. Meantime, our online meetings allow members from further afield to join our writing community.
Lemon Tree Writers are an enthusiastic group of poets, storywriters, novelists and playwrights mainly based in Aberdeen and surrounding areas; though their origins are from far and wide. They meet fortnightly to discuss their writing and share their work. New members, be they beginners or published, are made very welcome.
Meetings
Meetings normally take place at the Belmont Filmhouse, 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JS on alternate Saturdays from 11am to 1pm – see dates below.
NB In the time of Coronavirus, meetings ontinue online, same times, same dates, same format.
2021 Meeting Dates
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 9, 23 | 6, 20 | 6, 20 | 3, 17 | 1, 15, 29 | 12, 26 | 10, 24 | 7, 21 | 4, 18 | 2, 16, 30 | 13, 27 | 11 |
Membership
To become a full member, the annual subscription is £20 (£10 concession), payable September/October each year. At face-to-face meetings at the Belmont, there is an additional day rate of £1.50 to cover the cost of the room hire and refreshments.
Non-members may attend their first meeting for free and then, on each subsequent visit, pay the £1.50 day rate + a £2 levy.
NB The day rate is suspended while we meet virtually on Skype.
New Members
In normal times, anyone interested in joining Lemon Tree Writers is welcome to come along to one of our meetings at the Belmont. You will find us a friendly, diverse group, young and not so young, all with a passion for writing. In discussion of our writing, critique is offered in a friendly and constructive way; our aim is always to support each other.
Until face-to-face meetings resume, please use our Contact page.
