FOOD, glorious food is the theme of a new poetry anthology featuring work from East Lancashire writers.

Published by independent publisher Clitheroe Books Press, the anthology will contain 13 poems celebrating all-things food.

It is being published in association with Ribble Valley Council to celebrate Clitheroe’s designation as Lancashire’s official food town and the forthcoming re-launch of the Ribble Valley Food Trail.

The book will be edited by Jo Harding, owner of Clitheroe Books, and former East Lancashire journalist Theresa Robson, who together run Clitheroe Books Press, as well as the Pennine Lancashire Poetry Society Stanza.

Up to three original poems of no more than 40 lines each should be sent to Food Poems, Clitheroe Books, 29 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BE, by Monday, September 5.

Each poem should be typed on one side of A4 paper, with the name of the contributor on the back.

For further details and more information, telephone 01200 444242.