THERE was a literary lunch launch for a book written by a community group near Wellington this week.

The Rose Queen Dined on Spam and Semolina, edited and designed by Avril Silk, is a book of childhood memories written by members of Ashbrittle’s monthly lunch club.

The book was launched at Ashbrittle Village Hall.

To order the book, call 01823-672131 or email AvrilSilk@aol.com