A 200 PUN SALUTE!  

Community writing Group Word Wizards has set itself the unbelievable task of bringing together 200 brand new limericks in celebration of the bi-centennial of famous poet Sir Edward Lear. 



The Furlong of Funniness is now on display in a merry ring inside The Dome, University of Derby, Buxton campus where it will remain on free display until 11th August.   There is still time for local writers to achieve their moment of fame as visitors not only get the chance to vote on their personal favourites but can also compose their own ditty for inclusion in the exhibition.

If you can – come to Buxton and see `em
It’s a limerick led coliseum
Though it has to be said
That after they’re read
It’s more madhouse than culture museum

With a supporting poster and leaflet campaign – press and radio coverage – and the fact that Buxton is currently full of people for the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, it is hoped that the exhibition will attract a lot of interest. 

Here is an alphabetical list of all those limerick writers whose masterpieces are now on display in this fantastic setting – currently alongside, around, and above the winners of the Buxton International Poetry Competition.  

Thanks to...
Alex Annesty
Anne Carrol          
A. Trucker            
A. Writer     
Brenda Tolchard   
Christine Fennell   
Craig Hopper        
David Barrow
David Siddon        
Dee Costello         
Gary Carr              
Gary Longden
Gay Horton           
Ivy Moore              
Jean Graves                   
Jean Wright
Julie Elliot             
Kaye Booth           
Linda Goulden      
Margaret Tarbatt
Martin Thorne       
Peter Carrol          
Peter Grey            
Principal Skinner
Ray Jolland           
Rebel                    
Rob Stevens         
Ron Wild
Steven Zarel          
Susie Watkinson   
Terri Jolland         
Tom Wyre
Tony Keaton         
Valerie Hughes  

The writer Maeve Binchy, author of 16 novels, novellas and short story collections, has died aged 72 after a short illness.

She trained as a teacher and wrote her first novel in 1972. She described her style as writing how she spoke, and is remembered as warm, gentle and supportive to other writers.

Maeve Binchy's books at Peak Volumes.