THE Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles launched Hay Festival's new initiative for young writers, The Scribblers Tour on Tuesday, May 31.

National Literacy Trust Patron Camilla officially opened the scheme, involving 10,000 Welsh children and their teachers in live literary events and university visits, and said: "I'm thrilled to be launching the Scribblers Tour. It's inspiring and a great opportunity for young writers."

Hay Festival organiser Peter Florence told The Brecon & Radnor Express: "The Scribblers Tour starts in November and will involve the university network in Wales from Carmarthen to Bangor and from north to south. I want everyone to have access to Hay Festival from all over Wales."

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