Hinckley writer wins national award

Bob Crockett won in the Ghost/Horror category.

For the second year running, local writing group Hinckley Scribblers have come away from the National Association of Writers and Groups Annual Awards with a winner.  

Chair Bob Crockett won in the Ghost/Horror category with his ghost story ‘The Bus Ladies of South Padbury’, in competition with writers from across the country.  

Bob said, “I honestly didn’t expect that. I am very pleasantly surprised and would like to thank everyone, especially other members of the group, for their support and feedback.”

The group also saw success with several members being selected as Runners-up or Highly Commended in the 2021 Awards.

Runners-up were Chris Rowe (Open Poem), Peter Riley (Memoir), Mae Riley (Story or Poem by a Child, sponsored by Peter Riley) and Creana Bosac (Ghost/Horror Story), with John Welford being Highly Commended in the Travel section.

Chair Bob Crockett added, “This is another great year for the group, building on last year’s success.  We have kept meeting online during the pandemic and our meetings have been incredibly beneficial and rewarding, which is reflected in having so many of our writers recognised.  

"Well done to everyone who entered and congratulations to the Runners-up and Highly Commended.  We will look forward to entering this prestigious competition again next year.”