Buxton poetry competition
I'm really looking forward to seeing the different perspectives poets bring to the challenging theme of History & Heritage. The past has never felt so important, with so much energy now seemingly invested only in breathlessly looking forward to the newest technical wizardry. There are moments and powers and wisdom we can capture from the rhapsody of our past that can make the balanced present suddenly richly exciting, with infinite creative potential. I can't wait to see and listen to the response of our lyrical revolutionaries!
”Buxton Poetry Competition Shortlist announced!
We were delighted to receive over 650 entries to the competition in 2013. Our theme History & Heritage was very widely interpreted by poets of all ages and styles. It was great again to see entries from poets from across the country and very exciting to receive many international entries from as far away as Australia and the United States. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition this year.
Open Category Shortlist:
- Lyn Browne - Self-heal
- Susan Wallace - The eleventh hour
- Matt Black - Where candle-nights flicker
- Joseph Caldwell - Different Routes
- Helen Lawrenson - Ann Malloch at Mains of Ruffel, 1883
Winners will be announced on 3 July 2013.
Children's Category Results:
- First Prize: Isaac Taylor- Nursery Crimes
- Second Prize: Jordan Raisbeck - Henry III
- Third Prize: Katie Wheatley - The man with a moon tan
- Highly Commended: Jacob Mallam - The Final Battle
- Commended: Jake Willetts - Dinosaurs
Young People's Category Results:
- First Prize: Hannah Rodger - Ancient Oak
- Second Prize: Jessica Frost - Someone Like Me
- Third Prize: Daniel Howell - History is Circular
- Highly Commended: Imogen Childs - Yesterday's Wales
- Commended: Rosie Coope - On the Turn of The Wheel
