Betty backs poet hopefuls

POET Betty Pearson will help Doncaster mark National Poetry Day tomorrow.

Betty, who is from Doncaster, will read a selection of renditions from her many poems, a lot of them about Doncaster's past.

She will also be encouraging budding poets by allowing people to recite their own poetry.

The afternoon of poetry is at the Central Library at 2.30pm. Tickets are 1 and include refreshments.