A KIDDERMINSTER poet is running a series of workshops to help writers improve their work.

Heather Wastie will be holding the poetry sessions at the New Meeting House, in Church Street and the first will take place on Tuesday.

A published poet and an experienced performer, Heather was writer in residence at the Museum of Carpet and has been short-listed for both Birmingham and Worcestershire poet laureates.

She is co-founder of Mouth and Music spoken word and music night and performance poetry company Brewers' Troupe.

Tuesday's workshop will be held between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

For more information visit kidderminster-creatives.org.uk