At the March meeting of the Writers’ Circle members read their entries to the first short story competition of the year. The theme, a story taking place at dawn, set imaginations whirring. There were vampires, naval warships, a monster spider, a boyfriend’s challenge, pathos in the first world war and a fantasy. The winner of the Arthur Hastings trophy was Judy Woodroffe for her story The Girl and the Otter Queen, a fantastical story full of atmosphere and magic.

The trophy was presented to Judy by our special guest, Arthur Hastings’ granddaughter, Emma Lynch.

The next meeting of the Circle is on 9^th April 2024 at Newby Library, Scalby Road, Scarborough. 7 pm for 7.15 start. Sue Grogan and Liah Thorley will lead a session about self-publishing and social media for writers. Non-members are very welcome. (Over 18s only.) Cost of session: £4 and £1 to library for tea/coffee at break, if wanted.