2012 Poetry Competition Results

Poetry Competition 2012 Results (2012-07-16 22:33:00)

At the AGM tonight, we were pleased to announce the results of the 2012 poetry competition. The competition was judged by Gill Smith - comedy writer, stand-up comedian and poet - on the theme of "Obsession". Entrants had to write three poems on the theme, producing a related cohesive collection.

Gill remarked on the many approaches taken by the authors in dealing with the subject matter, from lightly humorous to the serious and disturbing. Gill also noted the high quality of the poetry and the difficulty in the judging process, but ultimately awarded prizes as follows:

• 1st and poetry cup: Folding Alaska by Sonya Weiss

• 2nd: Daily Obsessions by Terry Adlam

• 3rd: Teatime, Hope and Attainment by Kay Woods

• Highly commended: Obsessions and How to Overcome Them by Dave Smith

Pictured from left to right: Terry Adlam (2nd place), Dave Smith (Highly Commended), Gill Smith (judge), Sonya Weiss (1st place), Kay Woods (3rd place).