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Northumbria Writing Competition

Monday 04 Apr 11 - Friday 08 Jul 11

Calling all budding writers and poets....

What are you passionate about? What inspires you?

Write in poetry or prose about someone, something or some place that is special or iconic to Northumbria. The old Kingdom of Northumbria stretched from the Tweed to the Tees. This is your chance to show your pride in the area and to inspire others who know it less well.

Send your writing of approximately 300-500 words to:

Hard copies (written copies)can be sent to:
Mrs D Bentley,
6 Cannock, Highfields,
Killingworth,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 6QZ

Closing Date: Friday 8th July 2011

Prize-winners will benotified in September 2011.
Award ceremony will take place in October 2011.

Event information may be subject to change or cancellation, please check before travelling. Sunderland City Council makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for any error or alteration to details which may occur.

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