We invite artwork/photos  and poems/short pieces of writing about KNOWLE      (both PARK and HISTORIC BUILDINGS). Pieces can be serious or light-hearted, from any viewpoint.

We hope to produce a supplement in the Sidmouth Herald. PRIZES offered according to age groups

Some suggested subjects: – tree(s) …e.g. I’m a special Ginkgo tree…, commemorative trees, the Sidmouth Arboretum… – wildlife –badgers, rabbits, foxes, bats, birds etc …It’s a dog’s life at Knowle… Bats to the rescue… – the historic old Hotel building – wallpaper patterns and tiles, Arts & Crafts designs…Report on a Council Meeting – the view(s) – a stroll through Knowle, the Gothic folly, the “wingnut” seat…unusual photos – “Yes, I remember Knowle…” – memories  e.g. of wedding receptions, tobogganing, Folk Festival… – games and activities…

We may also produce a magazine and mount an exhibition.

Entries (with name,age,and address/email) should be handed in/posted to Mike Temple, The Pippins, Knowle Drive, Sidmouth EX10 8HP or to Frances Deegan, Flat 1, Merrion, Knowle Drive, Sidmouth EX10 8HN  not later than  25 October  2012.

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