The results of the annual short story competition will be announced at this meeting. This is always an exciting event and a rare chance to listen to the creme de la creme of our members' writing. This year Dr Trudi Tate will act as judge, she will have read all entries and decided which are worthy of the first, second and third prize. As an accomplished writer and academic she is more than well placed to evaluate the quality, style and originality of writing and we look forward to hearing her analysis and critique. She will announce the winners, invite them to read their stories to the audience and award prizes. The evening is friendly, competitive and always inspirational.