YOUNG people moving into further or higher education have been encouraged to take advantage of an opportunity to apply for extra funds.

The Haworth Exhibition Trust offers grants for students needing to buy books or other equipment for level four university or college courses.

The trust is open to people living in the villages of Haworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury, though does not include Lees, Cross Roads and Oakworth.

Application forms are available now from the Haworth Medical Practice in Rawdon Road.

These must be completed and returned by Friday September 28.

This grant scheme was first established more than 100 years ago to help offset some of the costs of further and higher education.