26 NOVEMBER 1983, Page 39

Competition

No. 1297: Christmas story

Set by Jaspistos: You are invited to write a Christmas story of approximately 750 words in a Christmassy or any other spirit. There will be one prize of £50, and a bonus bottle of Château Gruaud-Larose 1976 will on this occasion go to the named runner- up. Entries to 'Competition No. 1297' by 9 December.