The Ledbury Poetry Festival programme will be launched this evening (Friday) at a party at The Burgage Hall from 7.30pm.

Festival director, Dr Charles Bennett, is hoping people interested in becoming volunteer helpers will come along.

The festival is from July 4-13, with attractions including Louis de Berniere, Wendy Cope, Carol Ann Duffy and Roy Strong.

For a programme, ring 08454 581743.