A new challenge for local writers.
The 5th Writing Competition run in conjunction with the Deddington Festival is open to all and offers a cash prize for the winner and runner-up in both the story and poetry sections. Additionally all whose work is shortlisted will receive a critique from the judge to help them towards more writing. The theme for the competition is ‘Journey’.
A parallel competition is offered for those at school and is divided into two sections

• Secondary for those aged 16 and under
• Junior for those aged 1 1 and under.

Entries may be for poetry or story on the theme of The Secret’..
These will also attract a first prize and modest prizes for runners-up together with a certificate and judges comments for all whose work is on the short list.
The closing date for all entries is 30th April 2009. Full details, available in late January, can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to DWG Competition, 26 The Daedings, Deddington, Banbury OX15 ORT or by going to www.deddingtonfestival.org.uk