Budding poets have a chance to share their talent this summer.

Poets from ages seven up are being invited to submit a poem - or poems - on Manx themes.

Entry forms are available from libraries, in schools, through social media, or by emailing the Manx Bard Committee and the cost of submission is £3 per poem.

A total of five poems will be selected to be part of a puzzle adventure which will run throughout August.

There are three age group categories and at least one poem will be selected from each.

Winners will have their poetry displayed around the island, as well as winning a £25 cash prize for each poem which is selected.

The ’Poetry Puzzle’ is a poetry treasure hunt, which will lead participants around the island.

Each poem contains a clue, and once all the poems have been located participants will have to solve the final puzzle piece to get the correct answer and be in with a chance of winning a prize!

The Poetry Puzzle is the initiative of Di Benson, who is on the Manx Bard committee, supported by Bridge Carter, Hazel Teare, and Stacey Astill, who is also the first Living Manx Bard.

It is supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council, Manx Litfest, Culture Vannin and the Isle of Man Post Office.

’Poetry is currently causing a real buzz around the island at the moment, and we are very excited to look through the submissions,’ said Di.

’It’s a joy to be able to promote talented writers - especially some of the younger people who have always impressed the Bards when they have run sessions in schools and youth groups.’

For further information contact the Manx Bard Committee on 451697 or [email protected]