Poet wins major prize

Gosford Bush Poets co-convenor Mr Peter Mace of Empire Bay has won first prize for original bush poetry at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Mr Mace competed last weekend in a strong field to win the prestigious prize for his poem "Courting Mary".

Meanwhile, other members of Gosford Bush Poets attended the Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli over the weekend.

Poets' breakfasts were hosted by the other co-convenor of Gosford Bush Poets, Mr Vic Jefferies of Patonga.

Peninsula poets were among those presenting their poems.

Mr Jefferies announced he had produced a CD of his own poetry and recited the title track, The Ballad of Sweet Abigail.

The CD will be available from the Gosford Bush Poets meeting on Wednesday, January 31.

Gosford Bush Poets meet on the last Wednesday of the month upstairs at the Gosford Hotel. Entry is free.

Press release, 24 Jan 2007 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets