It is high time we had another fresh name on the trophy so hopefully you will all give it a go. Remember you can write on any subject as long as your story is 1,000 words or less. Here is a little reminder about Bill, and the rules of our inhouse competition:
The Bill Budner Trophy
Bill Budner joined Felixstowe Scribblers in August 2005 and soon afterwards registered with our online group. A really friendly and popular character, Bill made many friends at Scribblers in such a short time. His tremendous passion for writing produced many prolific words in his short stories, his mild manner and quiet voice accentuating every facet of his work.
Away from Scribblers Bill was a lay preacher and heavily involved with church affairs at St Mary's in Walton where he took over the responsibility for the parish magazine.
Bill died suddenly from a massive heart attack on Tuesday 14th February 2006 leaving his wife Maureen and family deep in shock and mourning his loss, Felixstowe Scribblers sharing their grief.
Maureen sponsored two successful writing competitions for adults and children in his memory whilst a trophy, purchased from the donation of her prize money from Belinda Janz, has become a regular and revered part of the Scribbler's programme.
This is run as an anonymous competition for attending writers only with the guidelines for The Bill Budner Trophy as follows:
This is run as an anonymous competition for attending writers only with the guidelines for The Bill Budner Trophy as follows:
Short stories or poetry up to a maximum of 1,000 words on any topic
Work must be typed (on single sides of paper)
Bill Budner joined Felixstowe Scribblers in August 2005 and soon afterwards registered with our online group. A really friendly and popular character, Bill made many friends at Scribblers in such a short time. His tremendous passion for writing produced many prolific words in his short stories, his mild manner and quiet voice accentuating every facet of his work.
Away from Scribblers Bill was a lay preacher and heavily involved with church affairs at St Mary's in Walton where he took over the responsibility for the parish magazine.
Bill died suddenly from a massive heart attack on Tuesday 14th February 2006 leaving his wife Maureen and family deep in shock and mourning his loss, Felixstowe Scribblers sharing their grief.
Maureen sponsored two successful writing competitions for adults and children in his memory whilst a trophy, purchased from the donation of her prize money from Belinda Janz, has become a regular and revered part of the Scribbler's programme.
This is run as an anonymous competition for attending writers only with the guidelines for The Bill Budner Trophy as follows:
This is run as an anonymous competition for attending writers only with the guidelines for The Bill Budner Trophy as follows:
Short stories or poetry up to a maximum of 1,000 words on any topic
Work must be typed (on single sides of paper)
Entries must be completed before arrival at the meeting
Work must be anonymous - no names or identification marks on the paper
On arrival at the meeting work will be placed face down on a designated table
Whenever possible all stories will be read by independent readers
The stories will then be read out to the group with everyone present marking their top three entries
At the end of the evening all marks will be added by a nominated adjudicator.
The winner will then be announced and the prestigious Bill Budner Trophy presented to them by the previous winner.
The trophy will then be engraved by Scott at Mr Cobbler in Felixstowe
The trophy will be held for four months until the next competition
The holder undertakes to return the trophy to Felixstowe Scribblers and advise of any change of address.
Hope to see you on Tuesday so, until then,
Keep Scribbling!
