Foreword

August - September 2001

Contents
Introduction
Regional Events
Regular Meetings/Courses
Non Regional & National Events
News
Competitions

East Midlands Arts' Literature Newsletter

COMPETITIONS

Next Place Competition
Writing competition run by Nottingham City Council in conjunction with Nottingham Castle Museum - closing date 10 August. Entrants need to visit the remarkable "Next Place" exhibition at the Castle and write a short piece (max 500 words) or a poem (max 30 lines) inspired by a specific exhibit or by the whole exhibition. The exhibition includes the colourful Ghanaian fantasy coffins by Paa Joe, and a visit is highly recommended. Inspiration guaranteed! Various prizes including free tickets to various attractions/theatres etc. Winning work will be displayed within the exhibition. Three age categories ; up to 13; 14-17; 18+. Entries to Exhibitions, Nottingham Castle, Nottingham NG1 6EL with your name, age, address and daytime tel no on the back. Further help from Cathy Grindrod on 0115 9157231.

Newark Poetry Society Poetry Competition
Adjudicator Clive Allen. Prizes total £175.00. Entrants must be 16+. Unpublished poems up to 40 lines not bearing poet's name and accompanied by a separate sheet listing name, address, tel and title(s) of poems to be sent to Claire Sauer, 131 Rowan Way, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BJ. £3.00 per poem payable to Newark Poetry Society. Public Adjudication and Prize-giving.
Closing Date: 31 October 2001.

Nottingham Open Poetry Competition
Adjudicator Merryn Williams. Prizes total £525.00 and publication. Entrants must be 16+. Unpublished poems up to 40 lines not bearing poet's name and accompanied by a separate sheet listing name, address, tel and title(s) or poems to be sent to The Competition Secretary, 11 Orkney Close, Stenson Fields, Derbyshire DE24 3LW. £2.50 per poem, cheques and POs. payable to The Nottingham Poetry Society. Public Adjudication and prize-giving. Closing Date: 15 September 2001.

Lexikon Publishing School Memories Poetry Competition
A competition for poets aged sixteen and over with cash prizes ranging from £100, £50 and £25. The competition organisers are looking for a collection of school memories be they sad, funny or obscure. Max length per poem 40 lines. Entry fee is £1 per poem or £5 for 10 poems. Closing date is 15 January 2002. For further information contact: School Memories Poetry Competition, Lexikon, PO Box 754, Stoke on Trent ST1 4BU. Please enclose an A4 stamped addressed envelope.

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