Entries are invited for Words Count 2001, the European Language Award-winning poetry and song competition sponsored by Nelson Thornes, the French Embassy and the Goethe Institut and organised by Alison Taylor through the Bristol and West of England Comenius Centre. Categories are French, German, Spanish nd Other Languages in three age groups, Years 7-8, 9-11 and 12-13. Cash prizes for pupils and vouchers for their schools. Entry form and details on Nelson Thornes website: www.nelsonthornes.comsecondarymodern_langindex.htm or contact Claire Varlet, tel: 01242 267100. Closing date: April 10.