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Firstly, everyone here at Mock the Flock would like to
wish you a happy and fruitful 2009. We are fast coming up to the first anniversary of Mock the Flock and what
a year it has been . We have highlighted the work of many talented
artists, photographers, writers and poets - started a campaign for an Arts
Centre in the town and held a couple of events including the School Arts
Event which proved very successful.
Unfortunately, roses often come with thorns and over the past few weeks something of a smear campaign against us has been doing the rounds. It would appear that a few noses have been point out of joint and our success has generated jealousy in more than one quarter. I would like to take this opportunity to say that these silly allegations are totally without foundation and have been started with those who have perhaps found that the magazine has not turned out to be the personal platform for their own talents as they had wished. As editor, I make no apology for this as the whole raison d'être behind MTF is to promote the work of as many people in this community as possible, without prejudice - and not as an exclusive club. Further, Alison Mackenzie-Taylor , who started out as Art Editor, has taken the decision that she can no longer continue with the position (which she resigned from in November) and feels that as she needs to concentrate on personal projects . Some of you may have recently seen some of her work at the Riverhead Theatre in December. She has also resigned her position on the arts centre committee. So , I start 2009 in philosophical mood , but also optimistic for the second year of the magazine and what it might bring! Do please keep supporting MTF - for what it stands for in the community and what it is achieving little by little in supporting the arts in this area of Lincolnshire.
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Jayne
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