Following the success of the 2020 Sight for Wight Short Story Writing Competition, this month sees the launch of the 2021 event.
Started some 12 years ago by Sight for Wight patrons, RC Bridgestock, international crime writing authors, the theme this year is Vision.
Hollyhead: Raising funds and recognising talent
CEO Lisa Hollyhead said,
“As we do each year, the theme is deliberately broad to allow people to interpret it as they wish; some stories may be sight related, others may be paranormal or indeed your view of the future.
“The competition is not only run in order to provide vital funds for Sight for Wight, but also to recognise the wide ranging writing talent here on our Island.”
Cane: Budding writers can become published authors
Chris Cane, Marketing and Events Manager said,
“This is an exciting opportunity for budding Island writers to become published authors with their stories recorded by one of our celebrity readers.”
This year the celebrity readers will be:
Richard Cadell
Richard Cadell British illusionist, Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle and famed for being the hand of puppet Sooty since succeeding Matthew Corbett in 1998.
Richard said,
“I was so pleased to be asked to work with this renowned Island Charity, especially in this type of competition where people can be recognised for their writing talents and interpretation of the theme.”
Robert Daws
Actor Robert Daws, famed for parts played in Jeeves and Wooster, Casualty, Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, Poldark and, of course, Dr Ormerod in all eight series of The Royal.
He has also recently played a leading role in the feature film The Piper opposite Elizabeth Hurley and Tara Fitzgerald.
Amy Robbins
Stage, film and TV actress, Amy Robbins, who played alongside Robert in her role as Dr Jill Weatherill in The Royal.
Other roles included Casualty, EastEnders, Holby City, Where the Heart Is, Heartbeat, Dalziel and Pascoe, Doctors, and Hollyoaks.
Melvyn Hayes
Melvyn Hayes, best known for his role as Gunner Beaumont in It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, together with 70’s children’s comedy, The Double Deckers.
Melvyn also starred with Sir Cliff Richard in Summer Holiday and The Young Ones. This is Melvyn’s fourth year reading and supporting Sight for Wight.
Last year, one of the mystery judges commented,
“Despite, and indeed probably due, to lockdown we received the highest number of entrants yet and judging was very difficult. I am certainly looking forward to what this year will bring.”
Don’t miss the deadline
The closing date for the competition is Friday 12th November.
The winners will be announced at a special award ceremony on Friday 10th December and invited to join the team at Vectis Radio to be interviewed on air as well as a podcast of their story including the celebrity readings.
How to take part
Entry forms are available online or email: [email protected]
Also:
- Waterstones, High Street, Newport
- Sight for Wight, Millbrooke House, 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport PO30 1DD
- Dress for Less, 114 St James Street, Newport PO30 5HB
New shared by Chris on behalf of Sight for Wight. Ed
