SCHOOLS and youth groups are wanted to take part in a public speaking competition.

Boys and girls aged 15 to 17 are needed for the regional heats, which are being organised by the Holmfirth branch of the Business and Professional Women organisation.

The competition can be used as an oral activity for the GCSE English curriculum.

It can also be counted as a skill assessment award in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

The heat will be held this autumn.

Any interested school or college should phone Ute Pfeifer on 01484 862810.