ACTRESS Maxine Peake has loaned her Boltonian tones to a reading of a collection of poetry.

Small Town Chase is the first book of poetry by Nick Power, from band The Coral, known for singles including 2005’s In the Morning. The collection, published by Erbacce Press, also features readings by Paul Heaton, from The Beautiful South, Liam Fray, from The Courteeners, and actor John Simm.