I do so love the poetry we are receiving at the moment, despite the fact it makes my job so tricky when it comes to judging competitions.
And tricky it was this time too, but in the end there has to be one and I hope that once we have it in print, you will love this fantastic debut collection.
But before we get to the winner, I’m pleased to be able to announce that we have a shortlist, of:
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- Rebecca Lacey (Highly Commended)
- Francesca Hunt
- Penny Shutt
- Lizzie Ballagher
- Charles Napier Kennedy (Commended)
- Neil Windsor
- Adrian Ratcliffe
- Carol Lee Saffioti-Hughes
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As ever though, there can only be a single winner, and I am very much pleased to congratulate
ADRIAN RATCLIFFE
and look forward to publishing his debut collection during 2023.
So Congratulations to Adrian, and a very many thanks to all that entered.

