Competitions
Writing competitions are held annually and trophies are awarded at the annual "Suppering Do" to the winners of each class, to be held for the following year. Entry is now open to non-members.
On this page you will find the conditions of entry to each class, the rules for the competition, and the winners and entries for the current year.
Trophies
CLASS 1 RICHARD HOLLAND CUP
For the best POEM in Lancashire Dialect
CLASS 2 HARRY CRAVEN CUP
For the best PIECE OF PROSE in Lancashire Dialect Overall limit of 2000 words
CLASS 3 ANNE RIDGEON CUP
For the best STORY with a Lancashire Theme in standard English Overall limit of 2000 words
Limited dialogue in dialect permitted
Entries which are not Lancashire in theme will be disqualified
CLASS 4 EDITH GRAYSHAN GOBLET
For the best POEM with a Lancashire Theme, written in standard English
Entries which are not Lancashire in theme will be transferred to Class 6
CLASS 5 JUNE SCHOFIELD CUPS for YOUNG LANCASHIRE WRITERS
For the best Lancashire story and best Lancashire poem for young people 19 years and under
CLASS 6 PRESIDENT'S CUP
For the best POEM in Standard English - subject matter open
Entries from new writers who are trying their hand at poetry writing and also to more
experienced writers with work that does not comply to the other classes 1 - 5
For the best POEM in Lancashire Dialect
CLASS 2 HARRY CRAVEN CUP
For the best PIECE OF PROSE in Lancashire Dialect Overall limit of 2000 words
CLASS 3 ANNE RIDGEON CUP
For the best STORY with a Lancashire Theme in standard English Overall limit of 2000 words
Limited dialogue in dialect permitted
Entries which are not Lancashire in theme will be disqualified
CLASS 4 EDITH GRAYSHAN GOBLET
For the best POEM with a Lancashire Theme, written in standard English
Entries which are not Lancashire in theme will be transferred to Class 6
CLASS 5 JUNE SCHOFIELD CUPS for YOUNG LANCASHIRE WRITERS
For the best Lancashire story and best Lancashire poem for young people 19 years and under
CLASS 6 PRESIDENT'S CUP
For the best POEM in Standard English - subject matter open
Entries from new writers who are trying their hand at poetry writing and also to more
experienced writers with work that does not comply to the other classes 1 - 5
Additional Trophies
VICAR SHAW TROPHY
For the BEST OVER-ALL ENTRY, chosen from the winners of Classes 1 - 5
TH' OWD TAY CADDY
For the BEST ENTRY in Classes 1 - 6 from a competitor who is not a previous winner
T' KISSIN' SHUTTLE
For the best PERFORMANCE of a piece at the Waugh Celebration Supper.
To be decided on the evening by the committee.
For the BEST OVER-ALL ENTRY, chosen from the winners of Classes 1 - 5
TH' OWD TAY CADDY
For the BEST ENTRY in Classes 1 - 6 from a competitor who is not a previous winner
T' KISSIN' SHUTTLE
For the best PERFORMANCE of a piece at the Waugh Celebration Supper.
To be decided on the evening by the committee.
Rules
1. The competition is open to members and non-members of the Society.
2. Entries should not be named but be accompanied by a covering note indicating the name of the writer.
3. Writers are advised to keep a copy of their entries. Original entries will be returned at the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper.
4. At the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper, winning writers or their proxy, may be asked to present up to 5 minutes of their entry.
5. Trophies will be presented at the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper. They remain the property of the Society and should be
returned no later than the following December meeting.
6. Other than winning entries of our competitions, entries that have been published, won prizes or recited in public may be
submitted to any of our competitions.
7. The committee reserves the right to withhold a trophy if there are insufficient entries.
2. Entries should not be named but be accompanied by a covering note indicating the name of the writer.
3. Writers are advised to keep a copy of their entries. Original entries will be returned at the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper.
4. At the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper, winning writers or their proxy, may be asked to present up to 5 minutes of their entry.
5. Trophies will be presented at the Waugh Birthday Celebration Supper. They remain the property of the Society and should be
returned no later than the following December meeting.
6. Other than winning entries of our competitions, entries that have been published, won prizes or recited in public may be
submitted to any of our competitions.
7. The committee reserves the right to withhold a trophy if there are insufficient entries.
Entries
Members FREE to enter
Non-members £2.50 per entry If you wish to enter three or more poems, just become a member for £7! (Please see HOW TO JOIN page) Please pay by cash at a meeting or send a cheque to Mrs. J. Schofield, 150 Whitworth Road, Rochdale OL12 0JG payable to EDWIN WAUGH DIALECT SOCIETY Entries by last day of January to - MR STEWART CHADWICK TEL. 0161 624 5852 STARKEY FARM, THORNHAM ROAD ROYTON, OLDHAM OL2 6YG Or send an attachment by email to our webmaster john@thepyes.com |