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Radio Teesdale Poetry Competition Winners 2009
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone that entered. You all did brilliantly.
All 4 winners will receive A Radio Teesdale goody bag, a full tour of the studios, their winning poem displayed on our website and the opportunity to record their poem professionally and download it onto Radio Teesdale’s and their school’s website in audio format.
Category: YEAR 3
WINNER: Kiera Wallace, Yr 3, Woodland Primary School
In Teesdale there’s a lot to do,
From Bowes Museum and a castle too.
A country life is a rambler’s scene,
When they swap their suits for walking boots.
With lovely views and super walks and even High Force too.
Around the dale the lambs at play,
Farmer’s thinking of the hay to be,
Gathered on a later day.
Category: YEAR 4
WINNER: Lee Robinson, Yr 4, Montalbo Primary School – Special overall prize for best poem
You can visit High Force to see a waterfall.
Our historic castle and Eggleston Hall.
With numerous bridges over the Tees,
A beautiful river overlooked by trees.
Bowes Museum or Egglestone Abbey,
Amazing views that make you feel happy.
Great times to be had, you’ll never fail,
Whenever you visit beautiful Teesdale.
Category: YEARS 5&6
WINNER: Emma Teesdale, Yr 5, Woodland Primary School
The river flows,
The crops grow,
Birds sing,
At Cow Green,
Two red kites,
What a sight,
Bowes Museum,
Lights up the night.
Category: YEARS 7-11
WINNER: Tess Bettison, Yr 7, Teesdale Comprehensive School
It’s full oh farms and moors from top to bottom.
Everyone is nice to you, you’ll never be forgotten.
We have wonderful walks,
And everyone talks about the play they saw last night!
And don’t worry about asking for directions everyone is very polite.
So come to Teesdale. Come on be bold.
You don’t need to worry about anything except getting a cold!
Other Poems that were commended in no particular order:
Euan Berry, Yr 7, Teesdale Comprehensive School
Teesdale, a wonderful place, the ideal country lovers’ space.
Walk and talk, along the country lanes.
The picturesque scene, mainly consists of green.
So the view is added to the daily routine.
The Dale. Also a place to drink lots of ale!
Sandra, Yr 6, Gainford C of E Primary School
Teesdale is the perfect place,
To take a walk, keep a slow pace
It has an amazing view,
For everyone, for me for you.
Barnard Castle, now that’s old!
Stands from miles clear and bold.
Big waterfall, High Force,
Very attractive of course!
Gainford School, now that’s the tool,
For smiles all around. At break time lots of sound.
From children playing in the playground.
Now I’m feeling blue and low,
Seems as I have to go.
GOODBYE.
Matthew Charlton, Yr 6, Green Lane Primary School
Teesdale is a breath-taking dale,
Full of history and magnificent tales,
From the Bowes Museum to Barnard Castle,
Have a holiday without any hassle!
Come to the market once a week,
To buy, to meet, or just a peek.
The dales, the walks, the views to see,
For young, for old, for you and me.
Teesdale is the place to live,
We have so much for you to give!
Notes: The judging panel included one of the UK's best-loved poets and performers, Ian McMillan together with Staindrop School English Teacher Trudi Dixon, together with Radio Teesdale’s DAB Rising Star Nominee presenter Katey Wallace; Radio Teesdale What’s On Presenter Annalisa Ward and Radio Teesdale Station Manager Peter Dixon.
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