Waltham Forest Poetry Competition – “Weather”

The Waltham Forest Poetry Competition invites you to send them poems on the theme of “weather” (or “whether”). There are Adult and Young Poet prizes, plus separate Waltham Forest local prizes for people who live, work or study in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. You can send up to 6 poems. Entry fee for adults is from £3. Closing date is Monday 20 October. The 2025 judge is the Lorraine Mariner.

The top three poems in each category, plus the funniest poem, plus a number of commended poets, will be published on their website and the winner and commended poets will be invited to read their winning poem.

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