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Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival Poetry Competition 2025

Closing date: 6 Jan 2025

This competition is looking for previously unpublished poems of up to 30 lines, on the theme ‘Treasures of Nature’.

There are three age groups: 18+, 12 to 17, and 11 & under. Entry is free for under-18s, but is limited to one poem each.

Prizes
18+ Winner: £300
12-17 Winner: £100
11 & under Winner: £50

All shortlisted poets will be invited to read at the prize-giving on 22 February.

Judge
Wendy Pratt

Find out more about Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival Poetry Competition 2025
Entry fee: £4 per poem (adults) | Free (under-18s)
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