Could you be the next Stamford Poet Laureate?!
Put pen to paper and enter our annual Poet Laureate competition! Click here to fill out an application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 18th April and you can start submitting your applications to karen.burrows@southkesteven.gov.uk from 1st March.
The final will then be held at our monthly open mic night, Pint Of Poetry, on Wednesday 30th April at 7:30pm.
Important Information
The final will be held at our monthly open mic night, Pint Of Poetry, on Wednesday 30th April at 7:30pm
The closing date for applications is Friday 18th April
Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Gallery Bar
Tickets: Free event
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