Is writing a real job?
Over the past two years, I have completed three writing residencies. While it seemed quite obvious why I would want to be offered a residency (to focus on my own work away from distractions, and be inspired by a new environment), I have often been asked: ... Read More
Fancy getting a little festive? Why not come to this wonderful FREE Poetry and Christmas Card Workshop for children and families this coming Saturday at Launceston Library from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. This will be one of the last public events hosted by our fabulous writer in residence Lou ... Read More
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in Cyprus Well, Charles Causley's former home? Do you fancy a peaceful and inspirational retreat in Cornwall? Well, now you have the opportunity! For very limited periods only over Christmas 2019 and in Spring 2020, we are opening Cyprus ... Read More
In 2019, for the first time, the Charles Causley Young Person's Poetry Competition was open to entries from across the UK instead of just Cornwall. We were delighted to receive 453 entries and the poems were judged by our Patron, Patrick Gale, and our Trustees Penelope Shuttle and David Devanny, ... Read More
The first four weeks of my three-month writing residency have been really busy, and that’s definitely what I wanted! Three months may seem like a long time, but when you want to engage with the local community and organizations, as well as develop your own craft, every day counts!
I arrived ... Read More
To celebrate National Poetry Day, the Charles Causley Trust and Launceston Town Council are collaborating to provide a first for Launceston - a Poetry Slam!
The Slam will be compèred by our brand new Writer in Residence, Lou Sarabadzic.
Not sure what to expect? Fear not! This will be a very friendly ... Read More
The Festival is almost upon us! Click HERE for further details, links to tickets, and a digital programme.
We're delighted to be hosting a full day Ballad Writing Workshop here at Southgate Arch, offices of The Charles Causley Trust, in partnership with the WEA. Follow the link to find out more. You can book online for by calling 0300 303 3464 quoting course reference C3530463.
With Head Judge Patrick GaleIn celebration of the work of the Cornish poet Charles Causley, the Young People’s Poetry Competition 2022 aims to encourage and enable young writers to have a go at writing poetry themselves. Charles wrote prolifically for adults and for young people and much of his inspiration ... Read More
The 2021 Emerging Writer ResidencyThe Charles Causley Trust is pleased to announce a new Emerging Writer Residency opportunity at Cyprus Well, in Launceston, Cornwall (the poet’s former home owned by the Trust).
The Residency will be for a 2 month duration and is for emerging writers interested in the work ... Read More
After months of anticipation, we can finally reveal that the winner of the 2018 Charles Causley International Poetry Competition is Judy O'Kane from Ballymena in Northern Ireland with her poem entitled 'Tasting Notes'. Congratulations to Judy who wins £2,000 plus a 1-week residency at Cyprus Well, Charles Causley's former home.
Judy ... Read More
Dear Charles,
I keep thinking about a poem I drafted a couple years ago – never did anything with it – it began "God, I love sweeping/it's how I imagine the perfect death." I sort of abandoned it because it took a big swerve, as poems do – but I do ... Read More