AMATEUR photographers are needed to help out with one of Durham City's most popular annual fundraising events.

Every year, St Cuthbert's Hospice produces its Views Of Durham calendar, which is famed for its high-quality pictures of Durham City and the surrounding area.

The calendar is one of the mainstays of fundraising for the hospice and every time generates a regular income towards the running costs of St Cuthbert's for the following year.

The hospice is now looking for enthusiastic photographers to help with producing the 2006 calendar.

Fundraising assistant Ann Weir said: "We prefer landscape views of any interesting and seasonal scenes from around the County Durham area."

Anyone interested in taking part can call Ann Weir on 0191-386 1170 or send their entries to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House Road, Merryoaks, Durham City, DH1 3QF.