The East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition is now open for entries with the theme of 'My universe'. Adult and school-age children categories.
Your universe can be whatever you like - a sunny spot in your garden, a favourite memory, or your idea of a perfect world. You have the whole universe to play with...
Prizes
Adults - £4 per entry
East Riding Gold: £500
East Riding Silver: £200
East Riding Bronze: £150
School-age children - Free to enter
East Riding Primary 1st Prize: £75
East Riding Primary 2nd Prize: £50
East Riding Secondary 1st Prize: £75
East Riding Secondary 2nd Prize: £50
There will also be six highly-commended prizes of £25 to two entries in the adult category, and two each in the primary and secondary-age children's category.
Winners will be invited to read their poems at a special event.
Find out more
here
Deadline: Saturday 10 January 2026