Poems and short stories on the theme of identity and belonging are sought. And there's free workshops to help you.

Winning entries will be displayed as part of special exhibitions at Stockport Gallery, the Hat Works museum, and Stockport Story Museum.

There will be two categories: 14- 17s, and adults (17+).

More details and entry form, follow this link:

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/slams.php?slamid=17

Or from jo.ward@stockport.gov.uk, or Stockport Gallery (0161 474 4453)

Writing Support - Free workshops

All workshops are for adults (16+), unless specified.

Book places through Stockport Art Gallery, 0161 474 4453.

18/10- 2-4pm : Stockport Story Museum
26/10- 7-9pm  :Stockport Art Gallery
27/10 -2-4pm: Hat Works (14-16)
28/10 2-4 pm Hat Works
31/10 2-4pm Stockport Art Gallery (14-16)
14/11 2-4pm Stockport Story Museum (14-16)