A SOMERSET author is releasing his latest book this week highlighting interesting events during his many years spent in the area.

Roger Evans, author of Blame it on the Cider and Don’t Tell I, Tell ‘Ee!, will see his latest book Backalong in Somerset hit the shelves tomorrow (Thursday).

The book shares Roger’s amusing and absurd memories of life in the county over the last 40 years, with stories such as exploding prawns and toilets, runaway horses, flying pandas, carnival chaos and funerals to make readers smile.

Other funny stories include a serious misunderstanding at a WI meeting and a human maypole with three dogs excitedly criss-crossing and intersecting their leads, making progress impossible.

Mr Evans, who has written more than 25 books, is a master- storyteller and his new book promises to be a laugh-out-loud experience and as good as anything he has previously written.

Mr Evans said: “Over the 40 years I’ve met some interesting and funny characters throughout Somerset and I thought it would be nice to collect them altogether in writing.”

Backalong in Somerset, published by Countryside Books, costs £7.95 and is available from local booksellers, some garden centres and direct from the publishers. For more information or to order a copy, visit countrysidebooks.co.uk