W1B-016 Belfast business 1-3.txt
September 17, 1999

Dear Fred As you know, I 'm busy finding my feet as Writer in Residence here. At the moment I 'm just trying to sort out my office and start setting up the classes. To that end, I had a wee word with Colette in the office, and she suggested that you were the man to talk to.

So, a couple of quick things. Firstly, there's an elderly computer and typewriter gathering dust in the office. I know there's a new PC on the way for me, so I was wondering what I should do with the old stuff. Can you let me know? I understand there's some sort of storage facility somewhere in the University.

Secondly, and more urgently, I 'd like to book a room. I 'm going to be running two classes this semester - 'An Introduction to Creative Writing' and the ongoing 'Queen's Writers'Group'. Both will take place on Wednesday afternoons. We 'll be getting cracking from Wednesday, October 6. 'Introduction' will start at 3 pm and run through to 4, and then the Writers'Group will go from 4 to 6. I 'll be expecting fairly large numbers, for the first few weeks at least. I 'm advised - by current members of the Group - that the back room of House 3 is the most suitable. So I 'd like to book that room from 3-6 each Wednesday from Oct. 6. I hope that's OK.

Please give me a call to confirm details. The extension number is 2915, and my home number 563461. Let's get together and have a coffee and a chat. I do want to be proactive as Writer in Residence - a real member of the team - so do stay in touch and keep me informed about anything you think I should know about, or anywhere I can help out.

So, all the best, Fred, and see you soon. Ciaran
