EAST Budleigh is to play host to a group of local writers and poets taking part in Budleigh Salterton's first literary festival, September 18-20.

EAST Budleigh is to play host to a group of local writers and poets taking part in Budleigh Salterton's first literary festival, September 18-20.

A festival fringe event will take place at Salem Chapel on Sunday September 20, run by the East Devon Writing Group.

The writing poetry session will be held from 2.30pm until 4pm, followed by a poetry reading, book sales and signings at 4.15pm.

Budleigh Salterton poet John Payne will be supporting the event.

Tickets for the poetry writing workshop are available from Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre.

Poetry reading is free, donations are welcome.

Parking will be available at the football club, weather permitting.