PHARMACISTS in Bolton are being urged to volunteer their services for the summer's Commonwealth Games being held in Manchester.

Letters are going out from the Department of Health to pharmacists in the area to volunteer for work during July 25 to August 4, 2002.

Volunteers will be asked to help out at the Games' Pharmacy for a minimum of 10 days with an eight to 10 hour working day. Volunteers must have at least three years post qualification experience and an interest in sports medicine. Forms are available from karen.hatch@doh.gsi.gov.uk