Stamford has a new Poet Laureate

Thursday, 1 May 2025 10:35

A new Stamford Poet Laureate has been announced.

Ross Ayres beat nine other wordsmiths to the title. The competition for the spokesperson for the town has been running for 14 years at the Arts Centre.

‘I'm amazed actually. Yeah, I've never won anything in my life so it's a great privilege and honour. I've always enjoyed poetry. I think it's a fantastic method for self-expression. I love the arts. I've always been involved in it. I've just more recently in the last three or four years just gone into performing and going to open mikes and it's just kind of blossomed from there really’.

More from Local News

Check out the new Community RePaint Store at Bourne

There’s a new paint exchange now operating at Bourne Tip.
Parking ticket scam warning issued by Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council says if you receive a text message about a parking charge in the county, it won't be from them.
Local MP requests a consultation event for Stamford

Stamford & Rutland's MP has written to the leader of Lincolnshire County Council asking for them to hold a consultation event in Stamford
Leader thanks everyone for their support

The leader of Rutland County Council is thanking everyone who sent messages of support
RMT strike means no CrossCountry trains running today

RMT strike action means today's CrossCountry trains through Stamford, Oakham and Melton won't run.
Langham Village Street Market returns

Langham Village Street Market returns today to raise money for the village hall.
Weekend sports round up
Stamford Classic Car Show at the Meadows

Today Stamford Car Show will see around 500 classic and vintage vehicles parked up on the Meadows.
Sunflowers, fossils and berries at the Rutland Vineyard

Audio

There's a chance to collect some sunflowers today, search for Jurassic fossils and forage for berries at the Rutland Vineyard in their annual charity fundraiser.
No CrossCountry trains through Stamford, Oakham & Melton today

Strike action means no CrossCountry trains are operating today
Stamford Town Bridge reopening ahead of schedule

Stamford Town Bridge is set to reopen to traffic by lunchtime over a week ahead of schedule.
Rutland's libraries can now access resources from universities

Rutland's libraries can now access books from the county's universities.