A CARING couple who have witnessed first-hand the appalling conditions experienced by people in a developing country, will share their experiences with Teessiders.

The acclaimed authors and speakers Adrian and Bridget Plass are due to arrive in the region with a personal account of their visit to Bangladesh, the world's most overcrowded country.

With their trademark humour and heart-warming stories, the couple will speak about their travels in a multi-media presentation entitled Colours of Survival, at the Oakwood Centre, in Cleasby Way, Eaglescliffe.

The event is part of a national tour spearheaded by the international relief agency World Vision.

Mr and Mrs Plass will talk about their meeting with Shahnaj Begum, the young girl they sponsor through the organisation.

Mr Plass, who co-wrote a book about the trip, also called Colours of Survival, said meeting Shahnaj was life changing.

"She really turned the tables on us," he said. "Our memories of her will never fade."

For more information on the presentation, which takes place on Monday, November 13, ring Peter Gray on (01642) 781919.