Ilkley Literature Festival Poet in Residence and Apprentice Poet in Residence posts

Just learned about these two local poetry positions, details below:

Ilkley Literature Festival Poet in Residence post (fee £2,800) for poets based in the Northern Region who have already published a collection, as widely as possible.

We are also offering an Apprentice Poet in Residence opportunity for an young, talented emerging poet who will be able to shadow the Poet in Residence, attend Festival events, meet other poets and stage their own event during the Festival. This role includes £500 expenses.

Full details of both roles and how to apply are on the Festival website www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk closing date 9am Monday 21st May 2012.