Budding poets from across Cheshire and North East Wales, Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester attended the competition final which was hosted by Cheshire’s longest serving Poet Laureate, W. Terry Fox.
The awards were also attended by many supporters of the charity including the Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Harry Lyons.
Prizes were presented by a selection of professional poets from across the region that made up this year’s judging panel.
The charity received over 200 entries to this year’s competition and was overwhelmed by the quality of the poems from both adults and children alike. Follow the links to view all of the finalists and winning poems
Manchester Over 16's
Winner - Neil Clarkson from Manchester: Finalist - Paula Atkinson from Whalley Range: ...Read more »
Merseyside Under 16's
Winner - Catherine Entwistle: Finalist - Bethany Houghton: Finalist - Amber Cashin: Finalist - James Pemberton: Finalist - Chelsea Thomas & Geo...Read more »
Merseyside Over 16's
Winner - Bill Dawson from Liverpool: Finalist - Alison Wolfe from Prenton: Finalist - Lorraine Wood from Birkenhead: and ...Read more »
Cheshire Under 16's
Winner - Nathan Bailey: Finalist - Ella Hughes-Reeder: Finalist - Megan Green: Finalist - Lucy Brocklehurst: Finalist - Lydia Mansell: ...Read more »
Cheshire Over 16's
Winner - Emily Packer from Handbridge: Finalist - Will Butters from Hartford: Finalist -George Horsman from Hoole: Finalist -Susan Blackburn from Stoke-on-...Read more »
Lancashire Over 16's
Winner - Kate Horsley from Bailrigg; Finalist - Winston Plowes from Todmorden: Finalist - Phil Isherwood from Leigh: Finalist - Robert Shooter from Burnl...Read more »
Adoption Matters Northwest Chief Executive Norman Goodwin commented: “We hoped this competition would encourage more people to think about the issues around adoption and we are delighted with the amazing support we have received.
“Our thanks to all our sponsors and supporters including Gorton Monastery who provided such a wonderful venue for the event. Our special thanks to W. Terry Fox for hosting the event and to the panel of judges who made the difficult decision of choosing the winners.”
