Older people in need of a holiday but unable to afford one could be given a helping hand.

Trustees of a Bradford-based charity are seeking more than 80 people from the district to send on a free week-long break to Blackpool.

The party will be treated to bed, breakfast, an evening meal and entertainment at a hotel in the resort in June. Transport is by executive coach.

To be eligible, people must be over 60, on a low income and have not been on holiday for at least three years.

People with disabilities are welcome provided they can board a coach independently.

Behind the venture is the Fred Towler Trust, which selects a group of people every year for the trip.

The trust was set up in 1942 following the death of Mr Towler, a Bradford businessman who believed that everyone needed an occasional holiday.

To apply call (01274) 722772 or call at Bradford CVS, 19-25 Sunbridge Road, Bradford.