Jen Hadfield wins TS Eliot prize

Fifi I'm a Magnie and I love Northmavine! Posts: 1,990	Jen Hadfield wins TS Eliot prize Jan 13, 2009 21:42:12 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fifi on Jan 13, 2009 21:42:12 GMT 1 Fantastic to hear that Cheshire born Jen Hadfield of Burra has won the hugely prestigious TS Eliot poetry prize! This places her in the exalted company of the likes of former winners, Ted Hughes and Seamus Heaney.

maree Administrator Posts: 1,489	Jen Hadfield wins TS Eliot prize Jan 14, 2009 11:27:55 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by maree on Jan 14, 2009 11:27:55 GMT 1 Yes congratulations! I heard her on the radio last night and she sounded genuinely shocked, stunned, surprised and delighted!
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benjiesmum Moderator When everything's coming your way - you're in the wrong lane. Posts: 2,901	Jen Hadfield wins TS Eliot prize Jan 14, 2009 18:45:38 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by benjiesmum on Jan 14, 2009 18:45:38 GMT 1 I heard this too. What a wonderful achievement for her!
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