BURY is about to launch its annual search for the town's young sports ambassadors.

The weekend of June 16-17 will see the running of the giant Greater Manchester Youth Games which this year are expected to draw some 5,000 young competitors and more than 10,000 spectators.

Now, in preparation for the event, Bury has started its own trials and selection process.

Bury Metro's sports and recreation spokesperson, Cllr Warren Flood, said: "We want to see as many young people as possible taking part in the trials and trying to win a place in one of the over 30 teams we are intending to enter in some 16 events."

Contact Bury Metro's Sport Development on 0161-253-6660 for further details.