The special guest for the evening was Richard Skinner, novelist, poet, essayist, and Faber Academy tutor. Richard led an engaging session on ‘Stress Testing’ – a useful technique for exploring and strengthening work-in-progress. As this series of workshops continues, participants are working towards finalizing their stories for the upcoming Anthology of Short Stories. This project has been a key milestone, and the final collection will showcase the talent, effort, and storytelling magic of all involved. Stay tuned for the publication — a testament to passion, persistence, and creative collaboration.