We were delighted to welcome garden designer, writer and presenter Manoj Malde to the garden for a talk and book signing.
The EGT Beth Chatto Writers Prize 2022
POSTED 26th October 2022
Essex Gardens Trust creative garden writing competition in association with The Beth Chatto Education Trust
Writers were invited to submit entries in the form of either fiction (short story or novel extract), or a life-writing memoir in which the garden/landscape is an essential element of character development, plot or creates a specific atmosphere.
The competition was open to writers who live, work and study in Essex.
The three finalists were invited to the Gardens on Saturday 15th October to read their entries.
Beth's Granddaughter Julia said:
'The EGT – BCG writing competition, brainchild of Bella D’Arcy, was marvellous to see materialise. It must have taken a huge amount of drive and administration to achieve – thank you to all involved. The number of entries was impressive. There was a huge amount of ‘gardening’ talent and thoughtful observation apparent from the readings we heard from the 3 winners.'
Winner
1st prize- £200 plus books
Highly commended
The Restorative Gardens by Siobhan Pierce
Guerrilla Gardening by Nancy Stevenson
Highly commended prize- £75 plus books
From left to right, Chris Penhall, judge; Patricia Sinclair, Chair of Essex Gardens Trust, Siobhan Pierce, Highly Commended for The Restorative Gardens, Clare Shaw, Winner for Bill’s Garden and Nancy Stevenson Highly Commended for Guerilla Gardening and Julia.
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