Stay in Cordell Country
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There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.
Literature Competition 2004
The first Alexander Cordell Literature Festival was run in 2004, and there were 2 categories - the Travel Writing Award, and a School's Prize.
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The Travel Writing Award encouraged writers to "capture the areas sense of place" in an original and engaging manner. The winners were:
- 1st - Travels with Pig by John Harrison
- 2nd - "People in Blaenavon aren't like that...." by Jan Seabourne
- 3rd - Land of my Father by Julie McGovan
- 4th - Take the B roads by Brian Smith
The Schools Prize was for the best piece of Historical or Travel writing about Cordell Country, in the spirit of Cordell's sentiment. The winner was Lower Dram Road by Miss R Prime.