Here are the basic rules for this competition :
It is only open to attending members. There should be no indication of the writer on the entry.
The entry should be up to 1,000 words written for children or, alternatively, a story that has a child included as an integral character.
Whenever possible, independent people will read out member's work.
Members will vote for their favourite work of the evening but must not vote for their own work
When votes have been counted then the writer with the top marks will be awarded the trophy.
The trophy does not need engraving; instead the winner will receive a certificate for their achievement.
The Jack Wilkinson Memorial Trophy will be held twice yearly.
Winners must undertake to return the trophy at the next staging of the competition.
As Caz has informed me that she will not be attending once again, then in the event of a tie everyone will be asked to vote for the two (or more) stories that have tied and on this occasion only, the authors may vote for their own story.
The meeting takes place in The Room at the Top, on Tuesday next, 16th August, start time 7.30pm.
Hope to see you there so, until then,
Keep Scribbling!
