The Lavinia Hammond Cup
Each month we write a 'prep' of approximately 600 words on a set topic which we then read aloud to the group. After each reading other members can comment on the piece and make suggestions if they wish.
We also have a number of internal competitions each year including the Lavinia Hammond Cup, the Anthony Collinson Award for Humorous Writing and Patsy's short, short story competition. We also share ideas and news of external competitions and activities
| Date of meeting (subject to current government guidance regarding COVID-19. Please check home page for details.) |
Prep to be read |
Competition entries to be handed in this month.* |
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| 18th May 2021 | Over the Line | ||
| 15th June 2021 | Across the Pond | ||
| 20th July 2021 | The Marmalade Cat | ||
| 21st September 2021 | The Reunion | ||
| 19th October 2021 | At the Bottom of the Garden | Anthony Collinson Award for Humorous Writing "It Shouldn't Happen on a Zoom Meeting" |
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| 16th November 2021 | A Parting Gift | ||
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14th December 2021 |
Why on Earth Did I Say That? | Results of the Anthony Collinson Award announced | |
| 18th January 2022 | It's the Thought that Counts |
Patsy’s very short, short story competition. |
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| 15th February 2022 | View Over the Rooftops | ||
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15th March 2022 |
The Poisoned Chalice | ||
| 19th April 2022 AGM |
Taking a Walk |
The Lavinia Hammond Cup Competition. |
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| 17th May 2022 | That Damn Cat! | Results of the Lavinia Hammond Cup announced (May or June meeting) | |
| 21st June 2022 | The Machine Stopped | ||
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19th July 2022 |
Just Around the Corner | ||
| * Up to 1000 words unless specified otherwise. £2 entry for up to two submissions. |