So I trudged home from a gruelling press day this Monday, my bag straining under the weight of the "shortlisted" entries for this year's Philip Lawrence Awards. I was of course, delighted to be asked to be a judge, with the judging session due on the Tuesday.
Locked myself away for five hours of intense reading and bleary-eyed scoring, barely coming up for air. The following morning I wondered into the judging venue, the Home Office, feeling quite satisfied at my endeavours the night before.
From the title of this post, you will be right in presuming this was my first visit to said institution. The security conveyor belt upon entry I fully expected. After the long wait for an official to collect us, we were escorted through two pass-protected doors. Bit heavy but no major surprise there.
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