THE University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus is to hold a talk on the cost of child poverty.

‘Community development, action research and human flourishing’ is the third in a series of public lectures at the University of Cumbria, delivered by professor Margaret Ledwith.

It will be held on February 26 and relayed live to the Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle.

Members of the public can attend these free lectures. More information at www.cumbria.ac.uk/publiclectures