In 2023 we held a poetry prize inspired by Geoffrey Weeden, a long-standing Kingston Quaker and poet who died in 2021 at the age of 90. The first line of his poem, ‘Draw Breath’ served as the theme for the prize. You can read 'Draw Breath' here.
We received over 250 entries included excellent poems from young people and adults and created a booklet with the winning entries. You can read the winning and commended entries here or ask for the electronic version through our Contact Us page.
Copyright of all poems (in print and digital medias) remains with the authors but Kingston Local Quaker Meeting reserves the right to publish winning and commended poems.
On Thursday 13th June 2024 we enjoyed an evening of verse and refreshments and heard poets Noel King, winner of the Geoffrey Weeden poetry prize, and Louis Mulcahy, read from their latest books of poetry.
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