Anita Forth is a local author and former teacher at Crowthorn Children's Home at Edgeworth.

She has a new book coming out at the end of April, entitled Edgeworth Home To Crowthorn School, the story of the home's 130 year history.

Anita has deposited material regarding Crowthorn with the Bolton Archives at Bolton Library.

On May 14, there will be a talk and slideshow in the library's lecture theatre, at which Anita will also be signing copies of her book.