In early November we held our two annual contests on Evaluation and Topics. For the Evaluation contest speech Eileen Fox gave a fascinating and at times rather alarming account of the Cango Caves in South Africa, a vast subterranean network filled with paintings, stalactites and stalagmites, bats and creepy-crawlies.  And they turn the lights out. Not a place to visit if you have certain phobias!

Her speech was then evaluated by 5 of our members, and in a field of very high standard Allan Heggs was judged the winner.

This was followed by a Topics contest on the theme of ‘Night’.  8 members took part, making a lively session. Interpretations of the theme included the influence of the moon, dreaming, the strange creatures encountered in night-diving, and the business of clocks going forward and back, but it was Gary Hayward who won the day with a gentle and funny account of his daughter’s recent Hallowe’en night.

Congratulations to Allan and Gary who go forward to the Area round later in the year.

We meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of the month, September to May. To see us in action come along to Karter’s Café, 20, Church Street, Lutterworth, 7.30-9.30 pm. Guests and visitors are most welcome. For further information ring Allan Rimmer on 01455 324495 or see our website LutterworthSpeakersClub.com.