LOCAL schools are invited to enter a competition to win tickets to see Disney on Ice's Beauty and the Beast later in the year.

Primary school pupils are asked to write a poem, of any length or style, that the Beast might send to impress Belle. The winning entry will receive tickets for their entire class to watch the spectacular on-ice performance on October 3 at Manchester's Arena. Five runners up will each win a Disney on Ice goodie bag.

If you would like your school or class to participate contact Karen Monks or Rachel Mallard on 0161 839 4846 or e-mail km@birdconsultancy.co.uk for details. Closing date for entries is July 5.

Tickets for the show, which runs from October 2-6, are available from the box office on 0161 930 8000.