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Canterbury Tales Writing Competition 2025/26
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This competition is organised by The Chaucer Heritage Trust (which was founded in 1992 and aims to further interest, understanding and appreciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times, and influence).
The special theme of the competition this year is ‘Happily ever after?’ and the competition is open to all students of school age including not only those in schools and college communities, but also students who are home educated and in any other young people’s community organisations. The three age groups are: Junior – 5-10 years old, Intermediate – 11-14 years old, Senior – 15-18 years old (based on the entrant’s age on 28 February 2026).
Entrants should invoke the spirit of Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and must choose ONE of the following:
– Write a poem or story that ends happily
– Write a poem or story that ends happily, but not for everyone
– Write a description (in verse or prose) of a character who comes to a bad end
More details available on the competition site.
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