Latest Competitions

Chiltern Arts Poetry Competition

Chiltern Arts are inviting writers of all ages to create a poem inspired by the theme ‘journeys’. Your writing could be about a personal journey, a physical journey, or an imaginary journey: whatever the word means to you!

• All poems must relate to the theme of ‘journeys’
• Poems should be a maximum of 40 lines in length
• Poems may be in any form
• One entry per person
• Poems must be the original work of the entrant
• Poems must be unpublished
• The judges’ decision regarding winning and shortlisted poems is final

Winning and shortlisted poems will be published in our 2025 Poetry Collection. Winners also receive a high street shopping voucher. Click here to enter!

Poetry by Heart

Poetry by Heart is a national poetry speaking competition for schools and colleges in England. Taking part in Poetry By Heart is all about developing confidence with poetry in an enjoyable, accessible and engaging way that leads to its life-long enjoyment.  Check out this link for a list of the set poems and look out for an email from Mrs Seal with more details. 

Bucks Book Award 2025

The longlist for the 2025 BBA has been announced! Vote for your favourite book here! Voting closes on November 16th 2024 and the winner will be announced on November 25th 2024.

Becky High Competition Winners!