Peter Wheeler (1934-2010) was an actor and broadcaster, perhaps best known as the voice of ‘What The Papers Say’ and ‘Crown Court’.
Peter’s first foray into the world of broadcasting was as a young actor on BBC Children’s Hour.
Over time, he worked in almost every area of broadcasting – from current affairs to comedy and quiz shows.
He was the first person to interview The Beatles on tv while working for Granada TV, and is said to have been an extremely versatile man and greatly loved recording short stories for BBC Radio 4.
The Peter Wheeler Short Story Competition, the conclusion of which forms part of this year’s Sandstone Ridge Festival, is dedicated in his memory.
Stories submitted for the competition can be written on any subject, and the competition is split into three categories:
(1) 11 years and under: up to 500 words
(2) 12-18 years: up to 1,000 words
(3) Over 18 years: up to 1,500 words
The writers of the two best stories from each category will be invited to hear their stories read to an audience at The Barbour Institute, Tattenhall as part of the Sandstone Ridge Festival on Sunday 20th May 2018 (11.30am – 12.30pm).
Prizes are as follows:
(1) 11 years and under: £20 book token for the winner, £10 book token for the runner up.
(2) 12 -18 years: £20 book token for the winner, £10 book token for the runner up.
(3) Over 18 years: £75 for the winner, £20 for the runner up.
Entries for the junior categories should be typed or clearly hand-written, and sent to:
Sheila Powell,
Peter Wheeler Short Story Competition,
Firdale, Wrexham Road,
Malpas, Cheshire,
SY14 7HF
For the adult category, please email competition entries as a word document to john.oakden@hotmail.co.uk.
Alternatively, adult entries can be posted to:
John Oakden,
Peter Wheeler Short Story Competition,
High Ash, Tushingham,
Malpas, SY13 4QL
Competition entries should include the following:
– Name
– Contact details
– Category
The closing date is Monday 30th April 2018.
