WITTY writer and educationalist Gervase Phinn is coming to Taunton to discuss his new book, The School Inspector.

The event was originally scheduled for this year’s Taunton Literary Festival.

Tickets bought for the original date can still be used or refunded if holders are unable to attend.

The talk is at the Museum of Somerset on Saturday, January 4 at 7.30pm.

Tickets for this talk have now sold out, but are still available for explorer Ranulph Fiennes' talk on January 9. Call 01823-337742 to book (£8 standard, £5 for concessions).