A team of young people from Hawkwell Baptist Church is going to Uganda to volunteer.

After various fundraising activities, the youngsters from the Girls’ Brigade group will be going to the African country to be involved in a number of different projects including education, building and menstrual health

Chloe Saggers, 17, said: “We take things like access to running water, soap, underwear and pads for granted. I can’t wait to go to Uganda and do something practical to help.”

The team fly out on August 6.