A HAMPSHIRE trust is looking for poets to help mark the end of the county’s First World War centenary commemorations.
The competition urges budding writers of all ages to pen a poem about the Great War and its wider themes of reflection and remembrance.
It marks the end of the county’s big theme, 1914, which has seen arts and heritage venues across Hampshire commemorate the 100th anniversary since the outbreak of the war with exhibitions, competitions and events.
The newly-formed Hampshire Cultural Trust has launched the competition, which closes on February 27.
It is split into two categories: under and over 16 years old. Entries must be titled 1915 or 2015, with a maximum of 40 lines.
Among the judges is Joan McGavin and last year’s Hampshire poet Aoife Mannix, whose residences include the Royal Shakespeare Company, BBC Radio Two’s Saturday Live show and the Gosport Gallery.
Janet Owen, chief executive officer of Hampshire Cultural Trust, said: “It is great to invite budding Hampshire poets to showcase their work. We are excited to see the writing talent Hampshire has to offer.”
Winners of both categories get a £50 national book token and runners-up get a prize.
To find out more and apply, visit hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk.
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