Poems on the Move is an international poetry competition judged by Imtiaz Dharker
Poems on the MoveGuernsey Literary Festival. 24 April to 3rd May 2026
Celebrating great writing and big ideas on the beautiful island of Guernsey.

May 08, 2025
Record audiences for 2025 Guernsey Literary Festival

May 08, 2025
Let us know your thoughts of the 2025 Festival

May 12, 2025
Record entries in Write Stuff writing competition on the theme ‘The Journey’
The WriteStuff is a writing competition for students in the Bailiwick of Guernsey
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A Message from our Honorary Chairman, Sir Terry Waite KCMG, CBE
The older I get the more quickly the years seem to pass. I can hardly believe that another year has gone by since I visited for the last event.
The Festival is great, and in the past few years, has demonstrated the fact that not only does it make a significant contribution to the cultural life of the island, but it also aids the economy by bringing many new visitors. This is undoubtedly due to the excellent local team who work so hard all year round to make each Festival a success, and to the very many local supporters who give their time so generously.
This year many of the Festival’s authors will be visiting Guernsey for the first time. I know they will receive a warm welcome as will those who come to listen and talk with them.
Sir Terry Waite KCMG, CBE
Honorary Chairman, Guernsey Literary Festival

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