Mere Literary Festival

July 6
Mere Literary Festival Biennial Open Poetry Commpetition

Supported by FREEBIRD CAMPERS of MERE

Classic 1970s VW Camper Hire – www.freebirdcampers.co.uk

www.merelitfest.co.uk

Prizes: £200, £100, £50;

£15 x 3 runners-up + Certificates of Distinction & Merit

Local Award: resident within 10 mile radius of Mere.

Performance Prizes: Shortlist showcased

at Festival event with additional prizes.
Festival runs October 12-18.

Junior Sections: under 11s; 12-16s. Cash Awards

+ The Grace Wines Memorial Prize for best poem

from a Mere resident/attending Mere School.

Fee: £3.50, then £3; juniors, £1.50, then £1(25% discount, school entries of 10+)

Length: 40 lines. Senior Judge: Chris McCully.

Proceeds go to the charity Mere & District Linkscheme

(Reg.Charity No:1062328)

Details on website; entry form may be downloaded.

SEND SAE: Mrs Adrienne Howell, “Lawrence’s”, Old Hollow,

Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6EG

www.merelitfest.co.uk