To celebrate National Poetry Day 2025 this week with the theme of ‘play’—we want to hear from you! Whether you’re 8 or 80, there are prizes to be won and a chance to be published.
POETRY COMPETITION & OPEN-MIC
Calling local poets of all ages!
Help us celebrate National Poetry Day 2025. Submit a poem online (max. 20 lines) on the theme of ‘play’ by 31st October for your chance to win a £30 voucher and get published in the Haydon Wick Living Magazine: www.torncurtain.co.uk/poetry-competition
The Mayor of Swindon, Cllr Fay Howard @fay67 and the Mayor’s Poet @rebeccarockerwrites will choose one winner from each age category: Kids (8-12), Teens (13-19) and Big Kids (20+). All entrants are invited to share their poem at the open-mic prize event on Friday 14th November.
See poster for more details!
This is a @torncurtainco project, organised by Rebecca Rocker and sponsored by the @haydonwickcouncil Community Grants Scheme.
