Airedale Writers' Circle has announced its series of speakers for the 2008 season.

Ray Ford and Lynda Fielder will make the first presentation, with poetry and music, on February 12.

Hazel Martell will talk about setting up a publishing company, on March 11.

Robert Johnston will talk about the 19th century novel on July 8, and novelist Dolores Gordon-Smith will speak on September 9.

The children's presentation evening, with speaker Steve Bowkett, is on May 13.

Members' evenings are on April 8, August 12 and October 14, and January 30 next year.

The annual general meeting is on June 10 and the Christmas party on December 9.

Phone secretary Maureen O'Hara on 01535 603119 for details of venues, times and membership.