A POEM entitled 'Through the Eyes of a Stag' was awarded first prize in the senior category at this year's Exmoor Society Literary Competition.

It was written by Jack De Wynter-Smith from Dulverton Middle School, and the judges praised the exceptionally high standard from the 150 entries.

The annual competition is open to young people aged eight to 14 and the society offers literary awards for a piece of poetry or prose inspired by Exmoor - its landscape, its wildlife and cultural heritage and people's enjoyment of it. 

The photograph shows Jack is pictured being presented with his award by Sir Antony Acland, president of the Exmoor Society at its annual spring conference in Dulverton last month.

Closing date for the next competition is December 31 and entries should be sent to: The Exmoor Society, Parish Rooms, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9DP.