Our 125th anniversary lunch was a fantastic success! The wonderful Stationers’ Hall in the City of London hosted our celebratory event on 2 May, where members and guests were welcomed with a drinks reception and were able to peruse displays showcasing highlights from the society’s past, present and future, before enjoying a delicious three course lunch and a glass or two of wine. Our speakers were our president, Baroness Floella Benjamin, and bestselling novelist Kate Mosse, and both kept everyone entertained and enthralled with their enthusiastic and inspirational speeches.
A special achievement award was given to a very surprised Mary Rensten for her long and dedicated service to the Society, SCRIPTORA and the drama group. As a parting gift, everyone attending was given a goody bag to take home, packed with carefully chosen items bearing the SWWJ anniversary logo. But our big anniversary year is not over yet. Our new paperless competition, The Floella Benjamin Trophy, is now open for entries, and we still have a trip to Chawton House, a House of Lords tea/tour and a poetry day to look forward to, plus an extra anniversary lunch in Chichester hosted by our Southern Region group – and our Christmas party on 5 December, with special guest speaker Jackie Malton, talking TV crime!
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