Hall Of Fame

Visitors Guide

Prepared by Michael Rumsey and Lesley Anne Truchet

Reception

Visitors are asked to sign in. Application forms to join the group are available with a map to pave your way on the following route.

Free copies of Lesley’s Lessons can be found on the welcome desk.

From Reception take Writers Road north.

Anne’s Kiosk

This offers a variety of items including A4 paper, computer ink and a pocket size Thesaurus.

Turn sharp right onto Truchet Boulevard and first right again down Link Lane.

Fictioneers Hotel

Pets and laptops welcome.

Day visitors are encouraged to drop in for coffee. For bookings, please see below.

Exit the hotel and move along Admin Street.

The Little Villains Bandstand

Every evening offers a live performance. In the past six months, we have enjoyed shows from The Lovely Ladies of Leeds, a rather tense appearance by the PPF (Past, Present & Future) Band and, most recently, a mixed concert by the Point of Viewers.

One of our most popular venues is situated opposite the hotel.

Flashers Bar & Grill

The steaks in this joint are succulent, the waitresses even more so. Some say the Indent Fish is marginally better than meat, having more character. Catering for authors Alphabet Soup is a favourite and one really should sample the Fable Flan.

Back on the Boulevard and walking easterly, an attractive building sits on the left.

The Hall of Fame

In the entrance hall, a metal plaque lists the names of all elected members in chronological order from Anita Bowden, July 2018, right up to date with now. The notice board displays a month by month account of the winning story titles, with brain storming and mind numbing titles such as Naughty Santa, Homonyms, Haiku & Clerihew, etc.

Stepping into our Status Room visitors are sometimes puzzled by the oak panelled placard which greets them: Avid Aces Thread.

Reading the stories printed below the sign, displayed in conjunction with prize recipient photographs, reveals this is in honour of our competition winners. It is, in fact, an anagram of the surnames of our first three winning authors Kim, Cathy and Amanda.

Pause to enjoy the glittering photographs and equally sparkling bios on the other three walls.

These are our Member Profiles to date.

When you've finished perusing all the names on display, step out of the Hall of Fame. At the bottom of Truchet Boulevard, turn sharp left onto Wareham Walk. After half a kilometre, a building can be seen on the right.

Golden Key VIP Lounge

Here, selected members assemble by invitation. This was kindly supplied by the Lesley Anne Foundation.

A few brisk steps north on Wareham walk are the places children flock to.

Children’s Playground

This was established by Lestopher & Chrisley. A company that is never at a loss, ensuring the joy children win on the swings is equally rewarding on the roundabouts.

The next attraction is adjacent to the playground.

The Duck Pond

Offers of crumbs here, unlike some of our stories, are never rejected. Retracing one's steps and turning left onto the Walk, brings the visitor to a monument.

The Fountain

This admirable statue was a gift from the Michgail Institute that is guaranteed to spout forth 24 hours a day.

Continue north on Wareham Walk.

The Manor

Sitting proudly at the upper edge of the complex, the manor was constructed in a month of Mondays and is dedicated to Wordsworth. The representatives here are never stuck for a word and always willing to give an explanation.

Moving south, the poetic Ashley Avenue brings us down to the Library.

The Library

The designer, Dick Shonary, says it is looking up, making reference to completion by the end of May.

Exit via Thomson Turnaround to link up with Sir Christopher Walk to discover the oldest building in the complex.

The Library also contains the Gem Centre Museum (GCM), Notley Nook (where our Daft Definitions are stored) and the Pearl Room (the home for our more poetic challenge winners).

Fielden Castle

Built in the 15th century entirely from Bristolian Brick, it was initially owned by two Hullenbach families. Now home to the 1,000 word club members, it has been in the news many times throughout its long history. Inside, various rooms have been prepositioned, each representing a different topic. On the ground floor, for example, one can find the Adverbially Obsessed and Cliche Clique rooms. At the end of the corridor on the first floor is a room affectionately known as the laughing chamber, officially Nonsense Nook. It has been said that, having seen the castle, every visitor leaves sensorially satisfied.

Senses are further tickled by walking south west down Rumsey Street.

Fun Palace

Frolicking is the key word in this establishment and the inhabitants are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.

Moving inland due east and along Everett Avenue brings one to what some describe as action area.

Gladiator Arena

Guests are invited to watch as nine gladiators, one after another, practise the ancient and noble art of paragraphing to culminate in a legend.

Successful Gladiators are rewarded with an appearance in the next place of interest.

The Gallery

Nine glittering portraits are featured, depicting those brave warriors who survived to narrate what has become known as the Great Aunt Mabel saga.

From the gallery, Challenge Drive leads to Michael Court.

Chambers

Occupied by our learned brotheren/sisteren, vital and wise decisions have been formulated here by every one of the judges.

Moving south on Writers Road an array of goodies is to be found.

HQ

A new addition, built in a location so secret that it does not appear on the map. Only Wednesday's winnows can find it.

Gift Shop

Inside, one can get a flash of inspiration from authors ranging from Ashley to Zeleski. Postcards and prints of Malcolm Richardson's photo prompts are on sale. Pause for a while to watch the trio, Trucham, Waresey and Rumset, demonstrate the age old art of mini-challenge compilation. Browse through the much sought after, colourful charity donating Challenge Collections.

Upon leaving the complex via reception, guests are asked to sign the visitor’s book and make a comment in 81 words.

Hotel Bookings: fictioneers@aoffwc.international

Flashers Bar & Grill Open 24 hours & take away. (Take away does not include the waitresses.)

We trust you have enjoyed your visit, please come again.

NASA Rocket Launchpad Site

The rocket launch that took place on the 31st May 2024 containing our group's time capsule was absolutely awesome. Noise from the blasting rocket was stupendous, the sight etched in the memories of those who were present. Hundreds of members' manuscripts, stories, profiles and challenge history information fell from various storage places during blast off. Order is now restored. There was even a hunky astronaut in attendance who wishes to remain anonymous.

Our AOTFFWC group will be remembered not only on this planet but also in some part of the universe, wherever the capsule eventually lands, and beyond.

The launch site is located on the top right-hand corner of our complex and will be added to the complex map once experts have assessed the considerable damage to the ground and buildings. NASA has kindly offered to pay all costs including repairs.