Why not enter our Poetry Competition?

Judge
Don Paterson

Prizes
Category 1 (18 and over)
First prize A week's residential writing course at Ty Newydd in 2007
Second prize £250
Third prize £150

Category 2 (11-17)
First prize £100
Second prize £50
Third prize £25

Category 3 (10 and under)
First prize £25 book token
Second prize £15 book token
Third prize £10 book token

Closing date
5pm Friday 11th August 2006

The Festival is delighted to announce that the generous sponsor of our 2006 Poetry Competition is the Ty Newydd Creative Writing Centre, North Wales. Renowned as a centre of excellence for residential writing courses, the tutors at Ty Newydd include many of today’s outstanding poets: Gillian Clarke, Jo Shapcott, Owen Sheers and Michael Longley have taught courses there. Situated in stunning surroundings, it is the perfect place to develop your creative potential. The winner of our poetry competition will have the opportunity to select any of the excellent courses on offer.

For more details of courses call 01766 522 811
or visit www.tynewydd.org

Competition Entry Form & Rules
Please click below to download an entry form which you can print off and complete.
entry form-rules.pdf