A RURAL writers' workshop will develop the skills of creative writers.

The writing workshops in Featherstone Village Hall are guided by award-winning local poet James Oates, and are held every third Saturday of each month.

Attendees can interact, learn from each other, and tap into different areas of creative writing from prose to poetry.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 20 at 2pm in the Village Hall.

All are welcome. For more information, contact Annette at Northumberland Community Development Company (NCDC) at 07968 229767.