BURNLEY Writers Circle had their handiwork rewarded at the group's prizegiving at Sion Baptist Church.

And members were delighted that president Josephine Hilton, who is in her 80s, was able to attend the 45th prizegiving and buffet. The club meets monthly and new members are welcome. Anyone interested can contact Kathleen Bulcock on 01282 427998 or Donald Jones on 01706 213210.

Results: Ellis Cup, children's story, The Strange Friendship by Kathleen Bulcock; highly commended, It's Real Magic by Kathleen Bulcock. Jean Stubbs Rosebowl, poetry, 1. Beauty on a Moonlit Beach by Freda Argyle, 2. Water Under The Bridge by Mary Baxter, 3. Child of Kosovo by Elsie Collinge; highly commended, Equality by Mary Baxter. Thompson Cup, articles, 1. A Voyage of Discovery by Mary Baxter, 2. Why Mamma by Elsie Collinge, 3. A Couple of Bricks by Albert Morris; highly commended, A Day in San Francisco by Kathleen Bulcock. Josephine Hilton Cup, stories, 1. Frank's New Resting Place by Kathleen Bulcock, 2. Red Stilettos by Letitia Smith, 3. The Luck of the Draw by Letitia Smith; highly commended, Hangleden by Sylvia Bentley.

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