Becoming a member Membership of the Friends is open to anyone with an interest in the Library, and is a fantastic way for our alumni and former staff to stay connected with the institution and its activities.
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many emergent writers regionally and nationally. It was recognised as one of the finest small independent presses in the UK. When the press closed, Margaret and Peter generously donated the Archive to the Library. In honour of this gift, the Friends of the University Library agreed to sponsor an annual poetry prize.
If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the University Library there is an application form on page 34 of this booklet, or you can download a copy of the form from our website: friends.ncl. ac.uk. You can pay by annual subscription (currently ÂŁ12 per annum) or you can become a lifetime member for a one-off fee (currently ÂŁ150).
The Flambard Poetry Prize is awarded annually to the best group of up to five poems submitted by a poet who has not yet published a single-authored pamphlet or collection. The winner of the 2017 Flambard Poetry Prize was Lydia Kennedy. Her collection of poems, which are all linked by the theme of travelling on foot, drew high praise from the judges, poets Ellen Phethean and Rebecca Goss. The runner-up was Natalie Rees.
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