RESIDENTS are being invited to a special book launch by local author David Banner.

Mr Banner, chairman of Banner Foods of Aston Fields in Bromsgrove, has written a novel All Is Safely Gathered In, a compelling tale of country folk and country affairs.

Published by Pegasus Press the novel is dedicated to The Talking Books For The Blind Service which will benefit from the sale of each book.

The launch, which includes a signing, is at Bromsgrove Rugby Club on October 21 from 6.30pm onwards.

For further information, call 07817731196.