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 | Adults Juniors | Sunday 1st March 2020 Sunday 8th March 2020 |
| Presentation of Awards - Juniors The Salvation Army Citadel, Victoria Street | 5 p.m. 7 p.m. | Cancelled- entrants will be notified of the results by post |
| Presentation of Awards - Adults The Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre, Avenue Road | 6:00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. | Cancelled - entrants will be notified of the results by post |
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 |