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We will be announcing a new and exciting theme for our next competition early 2021
Rules:
- The competition is open to all children from aged 7-11yrs
- All short stories must have a title and must not exceed 500 words
- Please tell us on the entry form if the child has any special educational needs that the judges can take into consideration
- The closing date is midnight on tbc
- There is no entry fee
- Only one entry per child
- Entries must be based on the two topics listed overleaf
- Typed entries ONLY will be accepted. This is to ensure judging remains fair
- Entries will only be accepted with an entry form (available from the Fairford Festival website)
- Entries will not be returned so please keep a copy
- The judges’ decision is final
- The winner will be notified via the contact details provided on the entry form and also announced at the festival on tbc
- The prize will be awarded in the main tent. This may be subject to change so please check the order of events throughout the weekend or ask a member of the Fairford Festival crew
- Authors of the winning entry grant Fairford Festival the right to publish or broadcast their work though copyright will remain with the author
- Entries must only be written in English
- Entries will only be accepted with parent or guardian signature
- Fairford Festival reserve the right to request proof of age
- Original accounts only will be accepted
- Any unsuitable or defamatory entries will be rejected