This evening's Bill Budner Trophy meeting was another captivating competition. Each entry, read by Beryl and Cathy alternately, captured the attention of those present and caused so many headaches at the final hurdle - choosing a winner.
Each story was worthy of the top spot - in fact every story gained several votes, it was that close.
In the end, after a period of suspense whilst votes were counted and refreshments taken, the top three stories, in reverse order, were:
3rd place, Derek with "The Chimes of Big Ben."
Runner-up, new member Georgina with "Sanctuary."
Winner, by a single vote, Tony with "Stacey Burnett." Hot doggity, that man has done it yet again!
A technical fault means no photograph can be included at present.
Our next meeting is in THREE weeks time on Tuesday 6th November when we will hold our very own atmospheric competition for the Mairead Reidy Crystal Ball which has so kindly been donated by Bridget. Mairead sadly passed away earlier this year and is greatly missed by members of both Felixstowe Scribblers and the Orwell Writers' League.
The competition will be run on similar lines to the Jack Wilkinson and Bill Budner, meaning no identification marks on your entries. Up to 1,000 words please, on Halloween or some spooky ghostly story - all the creepy kinds Mairead would have loved. There's an extra week to create something really scary... looking forward to it already!
Remember Keep Screaming!!!
