SOUTH Shropshire people can try their creative writing skills assisted by writer and radio broadcaster Paul Evans.

The first of the creative writing workshops is at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on Saturday September 25.

A second workshop that takes place on Sunday October 2 for people in Lydbury Nor th and the Bishop’s Castle area, will be based on the landscape of Bury Ditches.

Following this on Saturday November 5, there is a workshop in the area of Newcastleon- Clun and Bettws-y- Crwyn for people living in the south-west of the county.

The charity Caring for God’s Acre secured a g rant from the National Lottery through Arts Council England to run these workshops.

Places are free but a £10 returnable deposit is required on booking.

For more information call 01568 611154.