ASPIRING writers in Eltham have a chance to showcase their talents in a new competition.

Community group Eltham Arts is running the contest to promote local talent and any entries should be set in the SE9 postcode.

There will be prizes and awards for all age groups at World Book Night on April 23 at the Eltham Centre in Archery Road.

Chair of Eltham Arts said Gaynor Wingham said: “The poetry competition I held such year showed such talent and demand that that we formed this community arts group.

"We want to encourage creativity and a pride in the area."

The competition closes on February 21.

For more information, visit elthamarts.org/tales-of-eltham.html