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I'm a finalist in the John Clare Trust Poetry Competition!

NefertariNefertari
edited August 2010 in - Writing Tales
Wow!
I've been invited to Helpston to read my poem, in October and also to read it on Speaker's Steps in Westminster Hall on National Poetry day, October 7th, when winners will be selected. This will be followed by a tour of the House of Commons.

Comments

  • cekaceka
    Yippee! Yay! Well done that woman!
    Cracker, KA, now get practising Public Speaking!
  • heatherheather
    Wow!
    That's fantastic, kateyanne.
  • Bangkok GirlBangkok Girl
    That sounds wonderful - and just a bit daunting. Good luck
  • NenaNena
    Well done, Kateyanne! I agree with Bangkok Girl - it does sound daunting, but what a buzz you'll get! :D
  • mcbemusedmcbemused
    Brilliant stuff!
  • NefertariNefertari
    Anyone know any cheap B&Bs near Helpston?
  • SusieMSusieM
    Absolutely wonderful, kateyanne. Can't help with the B&B though as I had to look up Helpston - never heard of the place.
  • RosalieRosalie
    edited August 2010
    Kateyanne, that's fantastic. Very well done - you are really going places with your poetry.
  • NefertariNefertari
    Helpston is just outside Peterborough
  • ClaudiaClaudia
    'Wow!' indeed - what fantastic news, Kateyanne - many congratulations. (Sorry, never heard of Helpston either. :) )
  • Celtic CCeltic C
    Congratulations, Kateyanne - hope you enjoy your big day (and good luck!) :)
  • Stan2Stan2
    Brilliant and well done.
  • dorothyddorothyd
    you are one talented poet, Kateyanne! Congratulations!
  • mct1mct1
    That's amazing Katey. Enjoy your days of glory!
  • Jay MandalJay Mandal
    Great! Well done!
  • caseycasey
    edited August 2010
    Fantastic - enjoy your rich rewards. Can't help with Helpston, but not far from Westminster!
  • megrosemegrose
    Wonderful news, Kateyanne - congratulations.
  • CarolCarol
    That is absolutely brilliant Kateyanne- well done.
    Try contacting the Tourist Information in Peterborough to see if they have a list of B&B's you can contact.
  • Lou TreleavenLou Treleaven
    That is just SO exciting! Please let us know how it goes - and good luck!
  • MutleyMutley
    Wow - absolutely fantastic - well done you.
  • LizLiz
    Wow, well done katyanne!
  • B DarterB Darter
    Congratulations and well done.
  • DianaWDianaW
    Wow, Kateyanne. That is fantastic. Congratulations. I hope you have a wonderful trip to Helpston and meet some very interesting - and perhaps well connected - people :-)
  • WordyWordy
    Congratulations on your success and good luck with your performances.
  • paulhpaulh
    Good news! :)
  • DaisyDaisy
    Well done, Kateyanne.
  • DwightDwight
    Hear, hear to all the above. You've put Helpston on the map for us. It'll all be about voice projection now, then :) .
  • BetsieBetsie
    Well done Katyanne - tell us all about it when you've done the reading
  • LilyCLilyC
    edited August 2010
    What a wonderful achievement kateyanne. Well done. :)
  • LolliLolli
    That's brilliant KA. Wish I'd got your autograph at Swanwick last year - Still I have got a photo of me with you to remind me I knew you before you were famous! Many congratulations. (And fingers crossed that you will win)
  • NefertariNefertari
    :)
  • KangarooKangaroo
    Well done Kateyanne! :-)
  • VanVan
    How exciting! Well done Kateyanne!
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