Do you love to tell a good story? Are you imaginative? Do you have the urge to put pen to paper? This year we have two exciting categories: Adult Competition Write a short story of up to 1,000 words on the theme: ‘By Order of the King’ Will it be...
Read moreWinning Short Story: Coming of Age, by Christine Rodgers
Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition. It really was a beautiful watch, Kate mused as she turned over the shining metal links in her hands. It felt weighty and substantial, not too flashy or trendy; “a...
Read more2025 Short Story Competition
Do you love to tell a good story? Are you imaginative? Do you have the urge to put pen to paper? If so, write a short story of up to 1,000 words on a theme of ‘Coming of Age!’ to celebrate the Festival’s 21st anniversary. We are thinking about a...
Read more2024 winning short story: In Safe Hands, by Philip Ferguson
Congratulations to Philip Ferguson for his winning entry to the 2024 Prescot Festival Short Story Competition. Read it below: In Safe HandsBy Philip Ferguson Frank smiled at me as he turned away from the open grave; he dimmed the liquid sparkle...
Read morePress release: Appeal for singers, writers, dancers & volunteers at 20th Prescot Festival
With the 20th Prescot Festival fast approaching (21-30 June), organisers are eager to get even more local talent involved in the town’s annual celebration of arts and music. Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses of all experience levels are invited...
Read more2024 Short Story Competition Now Open
Do you love to tell a good story? Are you imaginative? Do you have the urge to put pen to paper? If so, write a short story of up to 1,000 words on a theme of ‘What a Score!’ to celebrate the Festival’s 20th anniversary. ‘Score’ can represent a...
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