BUDDING Bolton writers have been invited to submit poems to a regional competition.

The closing date for Preston Writers Guild's poetry competition is August 31. All poems must not exceed 32 lines. Entry fees are £2 per poem. Any amount of poems can be submitted.

Results will be announced on October 31 with cash prizes on offer.

For details write to The Competitions Secretary, 24 Oak Tree Avenue, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire.