The Ledbury Poetry Festival is asking for volunteers to help drive poets around, or even have them to stay for a short while.

Jo Kingham, chairman of the Friends of Ledbury Poetry Festival, said: "We especially need hosts in and around Ledbury, who would be willing to invite our performers to stay in their homes.

"This brings a useful saving, not having to pay for their accommodation. Also needed are people to drive poets to and from Ledbury Railway Station, or sometimes further afield."

Anyone wishing to help during the festival, from July 4-13, should phone 01531 634156.