Category: World and General

Heritage Writing Competition – Winners and Runners-up

The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st. Well over 100 entries were received, of which the vast majority were of publishable standard. About 10% of the entries were fictional. Our thanks to everyone who entered. The high standard of entries meant that judging was very difficult. After much consideration, the Judging Panel, chaired by STE’s Competition […]

Six Tropical Destinations Perfect for Senior Travellers

Guest author, Harper Reid, gives her top choices for tropical holidays. White beaches, crystal-clear waters, and palm trees swaying in the wind – what’s better than a holiday in the tropics? Because they promise loads of rest and relaxation, tropical vacations are a great choice for senior travellers. So, which tropical destination should you head […]

Heritage Writing Competition

        ******    The Heritage Writing Competition closed on October 31st, 2018.    ****** Well over 100 entries were received, almost all of publishable standard. The competition Winners and Runners-up have now been announced. Our exciting, new Writing Competition is Free To Enter and offers £200 in Prizes. The author of the best entry will receive a cash prize of £100. […]

Travel for Seniors – Not What it Used to Be?

Written by Julie Watson (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) I’ve been addicted to travelling since my early twenties. The more I did the more I needed to do. The truth is I have measured out my life in travel fixes. I’ve sought out all opportunities to travel – for work, pleasure, […]

The Merry Widow Goes by Coach

Written by Deryn van der Tang (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) “Everybody out and go to the toilet before we head down the Inversnaid Highway,” said Eddie our coach driver as we arrived in Aberfoyle. “This is the bladder test!” he said before we set off down a very narrow […]

Llandudno: Land of My Grandfathers?

Written by Julia Thorley (A Runner-up entry in the Travel for Seniors Writing Competition.) ‘When were you last in Llandudno?’ the hotel receptionist asked. ‘Probably in the sixties,’ we replied, ‘though we didn’t know each other then, of course. We visited as children with our respective families.’ ‘Well, you’ll find nothing’s changed.’ This wasn’t said […]

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