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News…Poetry MattersThis month C.E.J. Simons reviews Alice Oswald's Weeds and Wild Flowers. Applications Closed for Tower Poetry Summer School 2009The 2009 Tower Poetry Summer School will take place on 25 – 28 August 2009 at Christ Church, Oxford. Applications are now closed and the successful students will all be contacted shortly. Visit the summer school page for details. Winners of The Christopher Tower Poetry Prize 2009 AnnouncedCongratulations to the seven winners and runners-up of the 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes competition. We had a record number of entries inspired by this year's subject 'Doubt'. Commiserations to all those who entered but weren't shortlisted - if you're within the age group please try again next year. The theme for the 10th year of the Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes competition will be announced in the autumn. Foyle Young Poets of the Year 2009The 2009 Christopher Tower Poetry Competition is now closed but eligible entrants are encouraged to enter the Foyle Young Poets of the Year 2009 which is now open at www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/fyp Mick Imlah (1956-2009)A tribute to the author of Birthmarks and The Lost Leader by Peter McDonald. Keep in touchTower Poetry Facebook GroupJoin our Facebook Group to keep up-to-date with what we're doing. You can comment on our latest reviews, start your own discussion topic, or just leave a message on our Wall. Tower Poetry on MySpaceAdd us as a "friend" for regular bulletins and updates on Tower Poetry's activities. Join Our Mailing ListGet the Tower Poetry Review by email as well as periodic updates about Tower Poetry's activities. Tower Poetry exists to encourage and challenge everyone who reads or writes poetry.Established following a bequest to Christ Church, Oxford, by the late Christopher Tower, the aims of Tower Poetry are clear: to stimulate an enjoyment and critical appreciation of poetry, particularly among young people in education, and to encourage people to write their own poetry. The Christopher Tower Poetry Prizes, launched in 2000, seek out and encourage young poets. Each year, students between the ages of 16-18 years are asked to submit poems on a set theme, and the prizes have rapidly established themselves as the most prestigious poetry awards in the UK for this age group. Tower Poetry also undertakes work in poetry education through ventures such as the annual Tower Poetry Summer School, conferences, readings, and a range of publishing initiatives. Our website section, Poetry Matters, is home to an impressive and rapidly growing archive of poetry reviews written by leading poets and critics, while young and emerging poets are also given opportunity to showcase their individual talents alongside more established writers. The work of Tower Poetry is always developing and widening in scope- keep an eye on this site for details about forthcoming initiatives. Keep in touch with us via |
