Exmoor National Park searches for ‘star’ story writers
Exmoor National Park is inviting children to channel their inner Exmoor, in this year’s Dark Skies Festival Competition. The themed competition invites children to write an exciting story inspired by Exmoor’s dark night skies.
There are two age group categories:
Children 11 and under - max 500 words
Children 12 to 16 - max 1000 words
Julie Colman, Rural Enterprise Co-ordinator for Exmoor National Park Authority, who is organising the Dark Skies festival, said:
“We have some great prizes for our top budding authors. All those aged 16 and under can enter: ‘Celestron’ have kindly donated a Starsense 102AZ telescope for the younger age category and ‘Dryrobe’ are gifting one of their fantastic Dryrobes for the 12 to 16 category. The best entry from the 11 and under category, from schools within Devon and Somerset, will also win a free Astronomy and Space themed workshop for their school.
We have three acclaimed judges lined up with a wealth of experience, including local authors. They will be looking for imagination, good use of language and all things Exmoor!”
The Exmoor Dark Skies Festival, runs from Friday 18 October to Sunday 3 November and there are over 50 events taking place all around the National Park.
For all the details on the competition, and the full list of Dark Skies events, visit
www.exmoor-nationalPark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival
or pick up a free Exmoor Dark Skies Guide from our National Park Centres.
