Give peace a chance with Poetry

The Annual Peace Poetry Competition, held in conjunction with World Peace Day and sponsored by the Cowra Guardian is calling for entries but be quick  entries close on Friday 15 August. Winners will be notified by phone and invited to read their poems at the World Peace Day Ceremony on Tuesday 23 September. There are sections for Primary and Secondary School Students where entry is free and for the Open Section entry is $6. Winning poems will be added to the collection which is housed in special folders at the Cowra Library. A Book of Peace Poems has been printed, containing all prize winners for the first 10 years of the competition and is available from the World Peace Bell Association committee. Works must be on the theme of Peace. For entry forms, rules and further information call 6342 2975 or PO Box 910 Cowra or visit Cowra Library.