THE first Dalton LitFest proved to be a success and inspired readers and budding writers from across the generations.

The town trail of literature brought workshops and performances to each corner of the ancient capital of Furness this weekend.

The festival aimed to put on 'something for everyone', and with a variety of events adult and child visitors were not short of choice.

There were interactive events held at schools, community hubs and cafes.

Ron Creer, the festival director, said: "It was a fantastic first festival. We have had excellent feedback.

"We are so delighted with the response."

Mr Creer who is one of the three trustees, alongside founder Margaret Martindale and Dorothy King, said the aim is to put the event on next year and hopefully see it become an annual event.

George Romney Junior School hosted exciting children’s writing workshops with local authors Gill Jepson and Russ Brown.

The youngsters were inspired to explore their thoughts through writing.

Dalton Community Centre was the venue for the Children's Storytellers workshops. Children were enthralled by the workshops; Peter Digs a Den with Amy Stretch-Parker; Preston Presents with Hayley Preston and Cumbria Stories with Steve Wharton

Mr Wharton was also entertaining in the town centre with his Rambling Man event of Cumbrian songs and stories.

The Crime Writers' Forum, with Martin Edwards and Ruth Sutton also took place at the community centre, as did the Writing Memoirs talk with Kerry Darbishire and Liz Nuttall, and the Poetry Open Mic session with Kim More and Geraldine Green.

Dowdales School was then venue for a workshop with Theatre by the Lake's Dave Cryer for those who are interested in writing for children. The Dalton secondary school also hosted the Writing About Place discussion panel with award-winning writers Karen Lloyd and Zoe Dawes.

There were Chocostories, a collaborative of story writing with Damaris Revell, at The Chocolate Room and Kitchen. A Poem and a Pizza with Kate Davis was held at Hartley's Restaurant.

Tales in Shop Window, written by Sarah Miller, saw a poem celebrating Dalton, written across the shop windows in the town centre.

The festival was sponsored by The Hadfield Trust, Cumbria Community Foundation, Cumberland Building Society, Dalton With Newton Town Council and retailers from the Dalton also contributed to helping fund the event.