Ted Jones Memorial Short Story competition results
Joan and Ted at Hay Festival
Ted Jones Memorial Short Story competition results (2021-05-13 15:03:02)
First and the Ted Jones Memorial Trophy: I Got Life by Lorraine Forrest-Turner
Second place: The Heat and the Beat by John Brown
Third place: Love Supreme by Philip Kavvadias
Highly commended: Strange Fruit by Michael Ranes; Cuban Heals by Edward Harte; All The Things You Are by Lee Taylor
The topic for the competition was Travelling with Jazz which reflected two of Ted Jones' passions - travel and Jazz. Joan Jones, Ted's wife, was our judge and she provided detailed and insightful feedback on all the stories. There were eighteen entries. Joan was unable to attend the presentation so actress Jane Heptonstall read Joan's comments on the winners and the highly commended stories. Joan provided feedback on all the entries. This was the first year we have presented the Ted Jones Memorial Short Story Trophy which was purchased from a very generous donation left to Slough Writers by Ted, a much loved and respected member for many years.
Ted Jones with two of his books and the new trophy.
Jane Heptonstall who read Joan's comments for us.
The first winner - Lorraine Forrest-Turner
The Ted Jones Memorial Short Story Trophy