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By Isabella, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Priory Newsroom Local poet prodigy Sophie Constable has been shortlisted for the Daisy Education UK Winter Poet Competition! Public Voting is being used to decide the winners, with the public being able to vote on Instagram, Facebook and X. The deadline for
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By Community Correspondent A unique celebration of literature and landscape has arrived in North Somerset with the launch of the North Somerset Poetry Trail. Officially inaugurated in the Town Square by the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor Martin Williams, alongside Councillor Mike Solomon, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Open Spaces,
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By Tara, Bright and Caleb, Year 8, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School On Wednesday May 21st students from Clevedon School, Somerset, went on a trip to the Curzon Theatre in Clevedon. "We learnt how to write poetry and worked with Danny from Raise the Bar, and also
Mental Health
By Samara Siviter On June 20th, I’ll be releasing Sunrise—my debut poetry anthology and one of the most personal projects I’ve ever created. At 20 years old, this collection represents far more than just a book to me. It’s a reflection of my journey through healing,
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By Jill Dando News Two young poets from Ashton Park School, Bristol, have captivated audiences with extraordinary performances tackling historical trauma, community healing, and the invisible forces shaping our lives. Their work headlined the school’s Poetry Slam, which saw more than 850 students take part in an ambitious celebration
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By Mental Health Correspondent In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, a special Poetry Slam event will take place on Thursday, 15th May, from 6 to 9 PM at Trinity Buoy Wharf in Poplar, London. The evening promises a vibrant mix of poetry, community, and the creative arts, offering an
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By Community Correspondent A mother and daughter from Liverpool are thrilled having both won 1st prize in their categories in a poetry competition. A lifelong lover of words, Linda is overjoyed to be recognized as a poet at 75 years old despite her ongoing health struggles. Angela Cheveau stated, “I