PROOF of age cards will be available at a drop-in session in South Stanley later this month.

ID4U cards are a convenient way for young people to prove their age when they wish to buy certain goods and services.

The cards also provide retailers with a reliable means of ensuring customers are old enough to make a purchase.

Durham County Council has developed the cards, which are aimed primarily at people aged between 14 and 25-years-old, in partnership with Durham Constabulary.

The cards will be available during a drop-in session at the Mason’s Arms, Orwell Gardens, South Stanley, on Wednesday, April 17 between 7pm and 9pm.

A spokesman for Durham county Council said: “Anyone wishing to sign up for a card must bring along a valid passport, driving licence or PASS accredited card. “Alternatively they will need a ‘verifier’ to complete part of the application form. “Verifiers must be over 25-years-old and know the applicant personally.”

For more information or to download an application form, visit www.durham.gov.uk or call 03000-26 0-000 and ask for the local Safer Neighbourhoods Unit.