Christmas Party

The Christmas Social held at St. Anne’s Church Hall on Saturday 10th December proved to be a great success. Over twenty members attended and although the catering was over enthusiastic the food was varied and festive. A different slant on our ‘Pictionery’ quiz with Norfolk village names instead of book titles was really popular. There was plenty of opportunities for members, both old and new, to mingle and get to know one another. Certainly the general agreement was that this was something we should repeat and the Summer Social will be an event to look forward to.

Christmas Social 2011

Christmas Social

Saturday 10th December 2011

3.30 – 7.30pm

at St Anne’s Church Hall, 115 Colman Road, Norwich NR4 7HF

Please bring food contribution and a raffle prize.

Everyone welcome.

Results of Competition One: A Horror Story

Tuesday 6th December 2011

Results of Competition One: A Horror Story

Adjudicator, Joseph Freeman, judging the twelve entries said that the overall quality was very pleasing. He gave a comprehensive critique on each story adding that the authors should not be downhearted by any comments as these were intended to improve the writing.

 General points to remember
1. Presentation is very important. Do not have overly large
    margins. Ensure you do not run out of ink.
2. Clarity of prose; avoid over use of complicated writing
     language. Keep it simple

Results

First

“Horror in the Place de la Concorde” by Sally Newton.

Search for a missing sister with clues read from a diary and subsequent hallucinations after buying an old necklace.

Second

“Santa’s Little Helper” by Neil Walker.

A creepy tale of a child’s search for kindness in Santa’s Grotto with elements of black humour.

Tied at Third

“Talon” by Victoria Bartlett

A pendant helps a bullied child seek revenge.

“Change of Face” by Mickey Dann.

Gift of zoo trip intended to wreck havoc on the life of a plastic surgeon.

Two Special Mentions

“A Christmas Ballad” by Alex Sykes

“For a Friend” by Joanne Watkins

 A spine-chilling evening’s entertainment.