Reigate and Banstead Writes
Reigate and Banstead Writes 2021
Reigate and Banstead Writes is a local community initiative for aspiring storytellers, created by our own Librarian Kay Hymas back in 2017. Over 1,500 short stories later, from young people across the borough and we are excited to be launching the competition once more for 2021!
Let your imagination run wild! Are aliens hiding out on Reigate Hill planning a takeover of the town? Why are spies hiding in The Belfry Centre? What is the mysterious creature hiding in Mercers Lake? Have you had a funny adventure in Redhill? Write all about it!
The idea is simple: write an original 1000 word story all about our area. Your tale from your town!
Listen to Ms. Kymas on BBC Radio Surrey discussing the launch of the 2021 R&B Writes Competition!
How to Enter
Download and complete an RB Writes 2021 Entry Form
Stories can be handed into a named member of staff (your school will let you know who this is), with an entry form attached. This is usually a School Librarian or your Class Teacher.
Alternatively, entries can be emailed to reigateandbansteadwrites@gmail.com or posted to Ms. Kay Hymas, The Warwick School, Noke Drive, Redhill, RH1 4AD
Closing date 20th June 2021..best of luck!
Interview on SUSY Radio with Kay Hymas
Reigate and Banstead Writes Winning Stories 2019
First Place – The Black Knight of Reigate Castle by Katy Adnyana from The Warwick School
Second Place – Superdog Becomes Mayor by Jennifer Callaghan from St Bede’s
Third Place – The Ghosts of Priory Past by Orla McNally from Reigate Priory Junior School
