Annually we hold our poetry contests in honour of the memory of Syd Phillips who was a poetry fanatic and member of Southport Toastmasters for some 27 years. Sadly we lost Syd five years ago but we often think fondly of him and particularly on this night.
Congratulations to all who entered the poetry contests:
Original Poetry: Nine members entered and all are to be congratulated on the diversity and quality of the poems produced. Well done, Liza, Lucas, Tony, Rob, Pat, Liam, Damian and William. We are all proud of you: 
The winners of the original poetry contest with Roy our Contest Toastmaster.
Well done Damian 
you are a legend!
Recited Poetry: Four members entered the interpretive recitation contest:
Well done to you all
The winners were:
With Roy our Contest Toastmaster. Congratulations Laura on getting first place.
Fabulous evening of fun and entertainment and the judges were suitably impressed with our performance.......can't wait for next year!
Pat Kennelly - President 2018/9
