TV star Rolf Harris is inviting Bolton schoolchildren to take part in a new schools awards scheme to "save the planet".

The Barclaycard LivingLand Awards a re-run in conjunction with the Young People's Trust for the Environment.

Local youngsters can undertake projects with an environmental, wildlife, conservation or ecology theme.

Top prize is a once-in-a-lifetime environmental trip anywhere in the UK -- worth up to £40,000 -- for pupils and teachers.

Schools across the country are being contacted directly, but full details are available on www.yptenc.org.uk or ring for a printed copy 01483-539600.