CREATIVE Journal readers have the chance to represent Leigh in a national poetry competition.

Winning poets from across the nation will represent their towns in a national poetry anthology designed to encourage and seek out budding poets.

Entry is free and winners from each town will receive a free copy of the anthology.

Send three unpublished poems with a maximum of 20 lines and 160 words on any subject to: United Press Ltd., Yorke Street, Burnley, BB11 1HD by June 30.