15 October 2025
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The theme of this year's contest is 'In the Garden'
The 2026 Shepton Snowdrops Poetry Competition will be judged by nature poet Wendy Pratt. There are prizes in three categories:
• 18 and over: £300
• 12 to 17: £100
• 11 and under: £50
Enter original, unpublished poems in any form, no longer than 30 lines.
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In the adult category, entry is £4 per poem, and entrants may submit up to five poems. The young poet categories are free to enter, and entrants may submit one poem.
The closing date is 4 January.
For full details see the website.
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