AGM and Summer Gathering

The Society AGM preceded the SWWJ summer gathering held at the National Liberal Club in June. In her report, outgoing Chair, Valerie Dunmore, reviewed the previous year’s events, which included our 120th anniversary celebrations, the Society’s rebranding and the sponsorship of a Fellowship for women writers at Chawton House under the title the Vera Brittain/SWWJ Fellowship. Barbara Field-Holmes has now taken over the role of Chair. The afternoon event included a talk from Michelle Hather, Deputy Editor of Good Housekeeping magazine, as well as the adjudication of the Elizabeth Longford Poetry Competition and presentation of prizes by judge Katherine Gallagher.