Jan is named top poet
AN INNES Park woman was awarded Overall Champion Female Poet in a competition that the Bundaberg Poets' Society travelled to during August 19-21.
The poetry festival was organised by North Pine Bush Poets and was attended by a number of members of the Bundaberg Poets' Society.
Bundaberg Poets' Society president Sandy Lees said a number of members participated in the competition.
“Several members were just happy to be a part of the audience while the others participated,” she said.
Jan Facey from Innes Park was successful in all four categories that she entered obtaining a third in the original humorous female category, first in the open classical/modern serious female category, second in the open classical/modern humorous female category and second in the open original serious female category.
Mrs Facey was also named the overall champion female poet for the weekend.
For more information call Ms Lees on 41514631 or Ms Facey on 0418152777.