The last manuscript evening (Monday, Nov 11th) was memorable for a number of reasons. We had great readings— a profound poem and a compelling short story—from two very new members (Ella Sanderson and John Biglands) and also a memoir from our longest standing member (Anna Sutcliffe), read by Ian Harker for extra effect.

Anna’s wonderful piece introduced a new word to us all. Indeed, it seems to be a new word to the entire modern world. A google search returns not a single hit. We think it deserves to be better known.

scremshuns
noun
A term once used in Calderdale, West Yorkshire to refer to the pieces of deep-fried batter that are left over in the fryer as a by-product of frying fish and served as an accompaniment to chips.

Nobody liked cold scremshuns

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