As a Trust created and run for the preservation of the life and works of Cornish poet Charles Causley, we were delighted to hear that Roger Robinson’s collection “A Portable Paradise” that paints such vivid imagery of Trinidad using evocatively descriptive language, recently won the Royal Society of Literature’s £10,000 ... Read More
The Charles Causley Trust are delighted to announce they have secured another two years of funding for their new project Ignite from Arts Council England. The Ignite project funding will enable the Trust to continue to carry out the essential work of keeping alive the memory of the late Cornish ... Read More
...and the winner is...
After months of anticipation, we are delighted to announce that Luke Allan has won first prize in the 2019 Charles Causley International Poetry Competition with his poem titled 'First Winter in Iceland'. Luke wins £2,000 and a 1-week residency at Cyprus Well, Charles Causley's former home in ... Read More
Due to the Coronavirus situation, the 2020 Charles Causley Trust AGM (which was scheduled to take place at the Trust's offices in Southgate Arch, Launceston, on Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am) will now take place electronically. You can access the relevant papers by clicking the links below and, if you ... Read More
Photo credit: Lisa Franklin
21 things I have learnt while being in residence at Cyprus Well
It only takes a few minutes to feel at home, here.
Source: my relaxed mind right after unpacking, and visitors’ comments throughout my stay.
The two beds are incredibly comfortable.
Source: all the poems I didn’t write ... Read More
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.