Write your way into the Fenland scene
If you’ve ever felt inspired by the dramatic skies or sweeping, silent landscape of the Fens, now’s your chance to put pen to paper for a chance to become the next Fenland Poet Laureate. The competition, organised by Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire (ADeC), Fen Speak and Atelier East, invites local wordsmiths to come together, share their poetry and help put Fenland on the creative map.
The winner will receive the title of Fenland Poet Laureate, writing about local events throughout the year and presenting poems for special occasions, as well as working with others to develop ideas to bring poetry to Fenland. First, second and third places will be awarded to three of the poets in both the adult (18+) category and the young (ten to 17) category, and all shortlisted and commended poets will be invited to the Fenland Poet Laureate Awards evening in March.
Entrants must live, work or study in the Fens and poems must be no longer than 40 lines. The deadline for entries is 27 January.