As we officially mark the start of spring in the northern hemisphere, we want to celebrate the new season by inviting entries into our Spring into Colour: Children's Poetry Competition 2025.
As we emerge from the grey winter months and look forward to all the colour that the sunnier seasons bring, we hope this competition will encourage children to think about the colours, sights, smells, feelings and memories of spring.
Competition Details
We are asking children to write a poem or a short piece of creative writing (max 300 words) about the changes we see in spring.
We are asking children to write a poem or a short piece of creative writing (max 300 words) about the changes we see in spring.
We want to know what you see, how Spring makes you feel and why? What do these changes in the season evoke and inspire for you? They can be fun or serious but most importantly we want them to express your thoughts and feelings.
Poems or pieces of writing should be accompanied by some illustrative or design element, from a decorative border or illustration inspired by old almanacs to something
graphic incorporated into the words. The sky's the limit in terms of your creativity here!
graphic incorporated into the words. The sky's the limit in terms of your creativity here!
The competition is open to 6-12 year olds from anywhere in the world and we're asking for all entries to be submitted by Sunday 20th April 2025.
Prizes in each category
Winning prizes in two categories 6-9 years and 9-12 years
A set of Forivor's NEW Organic Cotton pyjamas
A Forivor large muslin blanket
A children's art set kindly gifted by our local stationary shop Bartrums in Hay on Wye
Judges
We are delighted to have the following judges selecting the winning entries.
Author and Guardian Journalist - Rhiannon Lucy Cosslet
Rhiannon is a columnist, feature writer and editor for The Guardian . Here at Forivor we are big fans of her regular and thoughtful column. She is also author of ‘The Tyranny of Lost Things’ and ‘The Republic of Parenthood’.
Decorative Artist - Tess Newall
Tess Newall is a decorative artist who creates bespoke murals and furniture, and now also offers a collection of hand-painted homewares for adults at Tess Newall Studio and Pierrot Studio for children's handpainted chairs.
Tess Newall is a decorative artist who creates bespoke murals and furniture, and now also offers a collection of hand-painted homewares for adults at Tess Newall Studio and Pierrot Studio for children's handpainted chairs.
Interior Designer and paint creator - Edward Bulmer
Founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, interior designer, eco-warrior, architectural historian, farmer and a father. Edward lives and works not far from Forivor on the beautiful Welsh borders. His range of earth and human friendly paints are absolutely beautiful and make him the perfect person to help us judge the colour competition, something he is passionate about!
Founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, interior designer, eco-warrior, architectural historian, farmer and a father. Edward lives and works not far from Forivor on the beautiful Welsh borders. His range of earth and human friendly paints are absolutely beautiful and make him the perfect person to help us judge the colour competition, something he is passionate about!
Competition Resources
Visit this link for some really useful and inspiring resources which we hope can help you to think about what you'd like to write and draw and some ideas you could explore outside and in your home.
Entry & Competition details
Entries should be submitted in English by midnight (GMT) on the 20th April 2025 to info@forivor.com with title 'Spring into Colour Poetry Competition Entry'.
As well as your entry, please include your name, age and home country. By entering the competition you are agreeing for your child's poem and first name and age to be shared on social media and on the Forivor website and other relevant online platforms. Competition winners will be announced in early May 2025.
The competition deadline is SUNDAY 20th APRIL 2025