WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust has launched a new raffle to help raise cash for wildlife conservation projects across the county.

Prizes on offer include £500 cash, holiday vouchers and binoculars.

Becky Bradshaw-King, fundraising assistant for the Trust which owns and manages more than 70 nature reserves, said: “This is our first raffle in over five years and we’re hoping it will raise lots of money to help with our work across Worcestershire.

“There are some fantastic prizes on offer, most of which have been generously donated by local businesses.

“We hope the raffle will help us to continue vital work that not only benefits wildlife but helps us to enjoy our beautiful county even more.”

Tickets are available from www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk, the Trust’s headquarters at Lower Smite Farm or from Trust events throughout the summer until August 21.

They cost £1 (books cost £5) and the draw will be held on Friday August 24.