Yorkshire Writers' Lunch

You will find The One when you least expect it and you will know you have found The One almost straight away, so relax in the knowledge that it will all work out and enjoy the experience of searching for The One in our capable hands. This was a statement that Brenda used to think was true for everything, not just the right partner or, in this case, the perfect wedding dress.   Now, as she read the blurb on the flyers on the counter in front of her, she sighed.   If only she could find The One.   The One reason why selling her beloved bridal shop was going to be a good thing for her. The bell to the shop door rang and a surge of expectancy filled Brenda’s chest.   She hoped Margaret didn’t hear her sigh of disappointment when she realised it was only her.   “Hi Brenda, I thought you might need cheering up, so I’ve bought us the biggest pieces of red velvet cake they had in Julie’s to go with a nice cuppa.   Shall I put the kettle on?” Margare...

  Applications invited From would-be resurrectionists Who aspire To restart hesitant hearts, Shock shuddering souls back from the brink, Defeat death with a single jolt. Applications invited From rising revivalists Who seek To galvanise passers-by Harness the hope in healing hands Train the tender touch of a thousand volts. Applications invited From eager opportunists With the nerve To make daring deals with death Backed by whip-rounds and raffles For the power of life in a lightning bolt. Inspired by an article in the Huddersfield Examiner 12 th January 2016 about grants for to install defibrillators in village communities.