Picnic in the Park, Meltham, Saturday 29 August 2026, 11am-4pm

Featuring my artist daughter Georgiana:

Art in the Gardens, Sheffield, 5-6 September 2026

Coming up in September:

Art in the Gardens Discover something unique at Art in the Gardens As one of the largest outdoor art markets in the UK, Art in the Gardens draws artists, craft makers and visitors from across the country. The event is a truly wonderful opportunity to buy the perfect piece of art or craft direct from the artists. Enjoy the stunning surroundings of Sheffield Botanical Gardens while browsing thousands of pieces of art and craft. Date: 5 and 6 September 2026 Time: 10.30am to 5.30pm Location: Sheffield Botanical Gardens Tickets are £8.50. Under 16s go free. Buy Art in the Gardens tickets You will find premier artists in the pavilions and marquees, sculptures on the lawns, and an Open Art Competition. There is also a dedicated 'Home and Gardens' area and a host of professional artists and craft makers. Come along to explore the gardens, meet the artists, discover beautiful artwork, and enjoy locally sourced food and drink. - Premier artists and craft professionals. - Open art exhibition. - Huge variety of artist and craft exhibitors. - Home and gardens showcase. - Sheffield Young Artists display. - Original art, prints and craft for sale direct from the artists. A great day out for all the family! Find out more on the Art in the Gardens webpage. Buy Art in the Gardens tickets Sheffield Botanical Gardens Do not miss out on news in Sheffield: Follow our WhatsApp channel Get email news alerts Click the share button above and then choose the social media or email icon at the top of the page to share this news.

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Helmsley Literary Festival Poetry Competition, deadline 7 September 2026

Adjudicated by Cleckheaton Literature Festival featured poet Luke Wright: 

Competitions! Helmsley Literary Festival Poetry Competition Adjudicated by Luke Wright  All poems will be on display at HAC, during the festival. Winners will be announced and prizes presented at Poets' Corner Open Mic 1st prize - £20 National Book Token & a copy of Luke Wright’s Book - Later Life Letter: A Story of Family, Adoption and Love. 2nd  prize - £10 National Book Token Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026 How to Enter Helmsley Literary Festival Short Story Competition Adjudicated by Helmsley Book Shop and Paperwing  Age Categories: 5-7yrs | 8-11yrs | 12-15yrs All stories will be on display at HAC during the festival. Winners will be announced by Author Nicola Baker at midday on Saturday 19th September.  Winners for each category will receive a £10 National Book Token and a treat from Paperwing! Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026 How to Enter Helmsley Literary Festival Design your own Bookmark Age Categories: 5-7yrs | 8-11yrs Are you a budding artist? Would you like to see your artwork turned into a bookmark? Then look no further! This Summer, Helmsley Arts Centre and Helmsley Literary Festival are running a competition to design a bookmark!  The winning bookmarks will be printed to share with your friends, family and the whole community! Winners will also receive an A4 print by incredible artist Nicola Hutchinson of Hutch Cassidy!  Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026 How to Enter Literary Festival Ticket Offers! Full weekend and Day Passes for Helmsley Literary Festival available at a discounted rate. Find out more here!

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Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest, deadline 1 October 2026

There is a $25 fee to enter:

Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest October 1 is the deadline for our 24th annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. We will award the Tom Howard Prize of $3,500 for a poem in any style or genre, and the Margaret Reid Prize of $3,500 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. The entry fee is $25 for each submission of 1-3 poems. Ten Honorable Mentions will receive $500 each (any style). The top 12 entries will be published online. The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from our co-sponsor, Duotrope. Submit published or unpublished work online via Submittable. Most countries are eligible. Length limit per poem: 250 lines. This contest is recommended by Reedsy. Please enjoy the ten most recent winning poems below. Submit Here 2025 Winners Tom Howard Prize Emily Davis-Fletcher "Sonogram Vision" Margaret Reid Prize Qiaorui (Sherry) Zhang "Tiger Mom" 2024 Winners Tom Howard Prize D.T. Christensen "Shoulder Season" Margaret Reid Prize Serrina Zou "Ars Poetica" 2023 Winners Tom Howard Prize Kizziah Burton "Cist" Margaret Reid Prize Mikaela Hagen "Sestina for My Daughter" 2022 Winners Tom Howard Prize Maurya Kerr "Orion" Margaret Reid Prize Tamara Panici "Elegy for a Childhood Written in a Language I Did Not Yet Speak, Addressed to the God I Once Knew" 2021 Winners Tom Howard Prize Qin Qin "Bastards' Tongue" Margaret Reid Prize Edythe Rodriguez "afro/latin/a"

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