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 BRIAN FOSTER CUP
For the best CONTEMPORARY POEM in Lancashire Dialect
CLASS 3 HARRY CRAVEN CUP
For the best PIECE OF PROSE in Lancashire Dialect Overall limit of 2000 words
CLASS 4 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 do not have a Lancashire theme will be disqualified
CLASS 5 EDITH GRAYSHAN GOBLET
For the best POEM with a Lancashire theme, written in standard English
Entries which do not have a Lancashire will be transferred to Class 7
CLASS 6 JUNE SCHOFIELD CUPS for YOUNG LANCASHIRE WRITERS
For the best Lancashire story and best Lancashire poem for young people 19 years and under
CLASS 7 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 - 6
For the best POEM in Lancashire Dialect
CLASS 2 BRIAN FOSTER CUP
For the best CONTEMPORARY POEM in Lancashire Dialect
CLASS 3 HARRY CRAVEN CUP
For the best PIECE OF PROSE in Lancashire Dialect Overall limit of 2000 words
CLASS 4 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 do not have a Lancashire theme will be disqualified
CLASS 5 EDITH GRAYSHAN GOBLET
For the best POEM with a Lancashire theme, written in standard English
Entries which do not have a Lancashire will be transferred to Class 7
CLASS 6 JUNE SCHOFIELD CUPS for YOUNG LANCASHIRE WRITERS
For the best Lancashire story and best Lancashire poem for young people 19 years and under
CLASS 7 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 - 6
Additional Trophies
VICAR SHAW TROPHY
For the BEST OVER-ALL ENTRY, chosen from the winners of Classes 1 - 6
TH' OWD TAY CADDY
For the BEST ENTRY in Classes 1 - 7 from a competitor who is not a previous winner
T' KISSIN' SHUTTLE
For the best PERFORMANCE of a piece at the Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper.
To be decided on the evening by the committee.
For the BEST OVER-ALL ENTRY, chosen from the winners of Classes 1 - 6
TH' OWD TAY CADDY
For the BEST ENTRY in Classes 1 - 7 from a competitor who is not a previous winner
T' KISSIN' SHUTTLE
For the best PERFORMANCE of a piece at the Edwin Waugh's Birthday 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 Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper.
4. At the Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper, winning writers or their proxy, may be asked to present up to 5 minutes of their entry.
5. Trophies and prize-winning certicifates will be presented at the Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper. The cup should be
returned at the end of the 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 Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper.
4. At the Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper, winning writers or their proxy, may be asked to present up to 5 minutes of their entry.
5. Trophies and prize-winning certicifates will be presented at the Edwin Waugh's Birthday Celebration Supper. The cup should be
returned at the end of the 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
It's FREE to enter
Entries by last day of January to -
MR JIM PARKER
2 Holstein Avenue,
ROCHDALE
OL12 6DL
Or send an attachment by email to [email protected]
Entries by last day of January to -
MR JIM PARKER
2 Holstein Avenue,
ROCHDALE
OL12 6DL
Or send an attachment by email to [email protected]