THE race is on for Bolton schools to enter the Barclaycard LivingLand Awards for the chance to win an all expenses paid environmental trip worth £40,000.

Run in conjunction with the Young People's Trust for the Environment (YPTE), this is the first ever nationwide competition that aims to change the way future generations see the world.

Local schools are being encouraged to submit projects before Monday, February 18.

More details on www.yptenc.org.uk or call the YPTE on 01483 539 600.