SCHOOLS in the North-west are invited to enter a writing competition for one class and teachers to see Beauty & the Beast, a Disney on Ice presentation, at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Thursday, October 3.

The Beast wants to impress Beauty Belle by sending her a poem and pupils are invited to write it for him.

Each class may enter one poem per pupil, who must be aged 12 or under, or submit one joint class effort. Style does not matter -- long or short, rhyming or not.

For more details call Karen Monks or Rachel Mallard on 0161 839 4846 or email km@birdconsultancy.co.uk