The
Unofficial WebsiteThe Mike Haywood Poetry & Prose Competition
In the old days when I used to fancy myself as a bit of
a poet I entered some of my offerings in this competition. As with most of my offerings they
ended up well and truly burnt by indifference.
The Competition
This competition is held once every two years in memory of Mike Haywood, who was a local poet. There are sections for short stories and poems. The competition is held biannually and it is run opposite years to the One Act Play Competition.
Fuller information is available from local libraries, via 'Signposts' or available from the Administrator.
The competition is open to anybody resident or generally working in South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire or North Derbyshire. There are two categories - poetry and short stories which must be the entrant's own unaided work and not previously published, broadcast or entered in any other competition. Closing date 31 May 2007. Entry fee £1 per entry.
Mike Haywood - A bit about the man himself
Mike Haywood was born in Bramley on the 20th February 1934. He worked at a variety of jobs and then went to university. He became a tutor with the Workers Education Authority and a supporter of the arts in Rotherham. Based on his own experiences he wrote stories, plays and poems. He died on 10th November 1973.