GBGW 2026 – ‘STOP LOOK LISTEN. The Earth is Speaking’ poetry competition
‘STOP LOOK LISTEN. The Earth is Speaking’ – poetry competition
Submit entries by 31 May 2026
You are invited to write a poem based on the theme STOP LOOK LISTEN. The Earth is Speaking.
We are encouraging people to tap into their feelings and emotions about the earth and what it gives us. We would like you to use your own creativity and resources to express your thoughts.
Your poem can be any format : maximum 19 lines. It must be your own original work.
There are 3 age categories
- Children under 12 years
- Teens 13 -20 years
- Adults 21 years or over.
The winners in each category will receive a £20 book token and their poems will be displayed in Henley Library. A prize giving and poetry reading will take place at the Library on Wednesday 10th June at 6pm.
CLOSING DATE – Sunday 31st May 2025
How to submit your poem
Email: as a Microsoft word document to: [email protected].
Post: Sue Turner at Candela, 19 Reading Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1AB
Please include your name, age and contact details when submitting your poem.
A Poetry Reading session at Henley Library will showcase the winning entries on Wednesday 10th June at 6.00pm. Competition entries will be displayed at Henley Library.
Children’s entries received by 30th April will be displayed at the Greener Henley Environmental Science Challenge ‘Stop! Look! Listen!! Noticing Nature’ Exhibition at the Old Fire Station Gallery, 13th – 19th May 2026.
This event is kindly sponsored by Candela Hypnosis.