Overview

This section gives the opportunity for anybody interested in writing their own original works to submit them for adjudication. Entrants can be of any age. The winning entries (those gaining 1st place) will be displayed in Nuneaton Library after the presentation.

Adult Classes Section Secretary

Mrs Beverly Attwood,
17 Milby Drive,
Nuneaton
CV11 6JR
Tel: 02476327154
E Mail : [email protected]

Junior Classes Section Secretary

Mrs V Squires
18 Conwy Close
Nuneaton
CV11 4FS
Tel: (024) 76340614
E Mail : [email protected]

Original Writing Syllabus Download

Download the section syllabus here: Original Writing 2020 (PDF format)

NB Addendum to Adult OW classes:
Class 645 (George Eliot Cup)         Any age £3.15
Essay – George Eliot Subject
i.e. her work, influence, local links & importance, Legacy.  

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Each section syllabus includes the rules, conditions of entry, classes and other information. To download the full syllabus containing ALL sections, please see the full syllabus page.

Dates for the diary

Last Date for Entry Forms, Fees and Works
Presentation of Awards - Juniors The Salvation Army Citadel, Victoria Street
Presentation of Awards - Adults The Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Road

Trophies and awards

Eva Rushton Cup	Best Entry in Classes 600, 601, 602, 603, 604 and 605
Margaret Wood Cup	Best Entry in Classes 606 and 617
Christina Jayne Cup	Class 614
The Drachendale Cup (Story) The Eva Rushton Trophy(Poetry) Nuneaton Writers Circle Shield (Secondary School)	Awarded at the adjudicator's discretion to schools
Albert F. Cross Cup	Best Entry in Classes 630 - 631
Robert Sloan Cup	Best Entry in Classes 632-633
George Eliot Fellowship Trophy	Best Entry in Classes 638 -641
Stella Branston Trophy	Class 642
Jeff Veasey Trophy	Class 644
George Eliot Cup	Class 645
Endeavor Cup	Adjudicator's choice overall