2011 POETRY COMPETITION RESULTS
There were 251 adult entries which came from all over the country and Europe.
Each poem, identified only by its title and competition number, was read at least
twice and twenty-one poems selected for the final round of judging in the Open
Section and a Certificate of Distinction. A further 11 poems were awarded a Certificate
of Merit.
We were delighted to welcome a good crowd to the Award Ceremony to hear Dr.
Charles Bennett read and talk on poetry and listen to the excellent adjudications.
History was made by Peter Gillott's poem Old Hill Track as, for the
first time since the inception of the Mere festival, the winner of the popular vote
in Poetry in the Grove coincided with the adjudicator's choice for first prize.
OPEN SECTION Judged by Dr. Charles Bennett
Click on the winners entry to read the poem.
CERTIFICATES (listed as per competition number)
Distinction
- 15. Clive Whitelock, High Wycombe, Bucks.
- 25. Susie Sullivan, Bourton, Dorset.
- 31. Samantha Newbury, Luton, Beds.
- 33. Samantha Newbury, Luton, Beds.
- 49. G.W.Beagle, Fontmell Magna, Dorset.
- 56. Elizabeth Brown, Gillingham, Dorset
- 62. Paul Hooley, Gillingham, Dorset.
- 74. Jill Flanders, Warminster, Wilts.
- 116. Brian Young, Berkhamsted, Herts.
- 123. Anita Shea, Melksham, Wilts.
- 138. Beryl Kellow, Hungerford, Berks.
- 161. Marilyn Francis, Radstock, Som.
- 162. Janet L. Smith, Frome, Som.
- 186. Janet Brown, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Beds.
- 194. C.J.White, Mere, Wilts.
- 197. Indranee de Silva, Frome, Som.
- 210. Sara Ridgley, Saunderton, High Wycombe, Bucks.
- 215. Alwyn Marriage, Guildford, Surrey.
- 226. Sue Chadd,, Malmesbury, Wilts.
- 230. Jane Williams, Wells, Som.
- 242. Peter Gillott, Mere, Wilts.
Merit
- Adrian Carter, Pen Selwood, Somerset.
- Faith Rosling, Sturminster Newton, Dorset.
- George Darwell, Fontmell Magna, Dorset.
- Jill Flanders, Warminster, Wilts.
- Susie Sullivan, Bourton, Dorset
- Maggie Dunn, Sherborne, Dorset.
- Colin Seaford, West Knoyle, Wilts.
- Susan Lenihan, Twyford, Oxon.
- K.S.Dearsley, Northampton, Northants.
- Jane Crozier, Queen Camel, Som.
- Mary White, Mere, Wilts.
LOCAL SECTION judged by Roger Wilding
CERTIFICATES
Distinction
- Janet L. Smith, Frome, Som.
- C.J.White, Mere, Wilts.
- Lester Moore, Warminster, Wilts.
Merit
- George Darwall, Fontmell Magna, Dorset.
- Elizabeth Brown, Gillingham, Dorset.
- Jeffrey Mason, Mere, Wilts.
- G.W.Beagle, Fontmell Magna, Dorset
- Susie Sullivan, Bourton, Dorset.
POEMS IN THE GROVE (Audience vote on showcase reading of shortlist)
- 1st. Old Hill Track - Peter Gillott, Mere, Wilts.
- 2nd. The Art of Bomb Disposal - Jane Williams, Wells, Somerset.
- 3rd. That Tuesday - Paul Hooley, Gillingham, Dorset.
It was disappointing that there were so few entries for the junior section
that it was decided not to hold a competition this year. All entry fees were refunded.