The Livinia 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 Livinia Hammond Cup, the Anthony Collinson Award for Humorous Writing and Gillian's short, short story competition. We also share ideas and news of external competitions and activities
| Date of meeting |
Prep to be read |
Competition entries to be handed in this month.* |
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| 20th May 2025 | The Devil is in the Detail | Results of the Livinia Hammond Cup announced (May or June meeting) | |
| 17th June 2025 | It Couldn't be Real OR Therapy |
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| 15th July 2025 | As We Were Walking Along the Beach | ||
| 16th September 2025 | Looking Back OR Power |
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| 21st October 2025 | Scary or What? | Anthony Collinson Award for Humorous Writing.* “I Can't Believe You Did That!” |
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| 18th November 2025 | Enough is Enough | ||
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16th December 2025 |
Late Again! | Results of the Anthony Collinson Award announced | |
| 20th January 2026 | Time to Move On | ||
| 17th February 2026 | The Whisperer |
Gillian’s very short, short story competition. |
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| 17th March 2026 | Many Hands Make Light Work | ||
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21st April 2026 |
To My Horror I Saw... |
The Livinia Hammond Cup Competition.* |
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| 19th May 2026 | Let's Dance | Results of the Livinia Hammond Cup announced (May or June meeting) | |
| 16th June 2026 | Lost Forever | ||
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21st July 2026 |
In a Foreign Country | ||
| * Up to 1000 words unless specified otherwise. |