Wildlife and conservation is the theme of the Barn Owl Trust open poetry competition, deadline 16 January. All profits from the competition will provide care for casualty birds. The judges are Rebecca Gethin and Miranda Egan. There will be a first, second and third prize, and six runners-up will receive a certificate of commendation. The entry fee is £2.50, and that can include more than one poem of up to 40 lines. The address: Poetry Competition, Barn Owl Trust, Waterleat, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7HU info@barnowltrust.org.uk