Growing popularity for a literature event has forced a change of venue to accommodate demand.

Carol Ann Duffy, The UK’s first female poet laureate, is due to host an event on November 2 as part of the borough’s Word over Waltham Forest literary festival.

Originally slated for Walthamstow library, high numbers of ticket sales mean the event will move to Walthamstow Assembly Hall.

The festival will stage events in libraries, pubs, streets and a laundrette.

Visit www.wordsoverwalthamforest.co.uk for more information.