TALENTED young people are being invited to display their gifts for speech and drama.

Bexley's arts council is hosting its annual competitive festival for speech and drama in April.

It is inviting entries from young people aged 14 and above as well as adults.

The event will be held at the Edward Alderton Theatre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath.

Categories include original poems, limericks, short stories and one-act plays as well as poetry and prose readings and dramatic recitals.

Closing date for entries is March 5.

Call 020 8301 5806 or email enquiries@acob. fsnet.co.uk for an entry form.