Women living on an Oxford estate have the chance to pamper themselves for a pound tomorrow.

More than 150 women of all ages are expected to go through the doors of Barton Neighbourhood Centre, in Underhill Circus, for the estate's sixth annual therapy day.

The event is designed for women living on the estate to wind down and enjoy themselves.

Organiser Sue Holden, secretary of Barton Community Association, said 12 therapists would be offering a variety of treatments including aromatherapy, shiatsu, facials, eyebrow shaping, waxing, manicures and pedicures, and reflexology. Each treatment will cost just £1.

Mrs Holden said: "It's an annual event to give people a little bit of 'me' time.

"It allows women to try out therapies which are normally quite expensive and, in some cases, prohibitively expensive.

"It's also an opportunity for local therapists to show- case their skills to the community."

Eatwells, the centre's new community café, will be laying on a healthy lunch for visitors. Last year, the cafe served more than 150 meals.

Mrs Holden said: "Usually, it's a very fun day and people go away feeling invigorated.

"Last year a woman told me she had the full works — manicures, pedicures, lunch, the lot — and she had change from £10. But you don't even need to spend that much."

She added: "It's mostly women who come along, although we have had a couple of men before.

"We never turn anyway away, but usually they are notable by their absence.

"It's the first time we have held the event on a Saturday.

"It's usually mid-week, but I think there are a lot of people who have missed out in previous years because they have been at work."

Marie Griffiths, 59, of Malford Road, Barton, is an administrator for the Oxford Community Work Agency, based at the centre. She said: "I've helped run the event before and I will definitely be coming along. A lot of people just can't afford some of these therapies, but they are really nice for women.

"If it's anything like previous years it should go very well."

The therapy day is sponsored by Oxford City Council, Oxford Citizens' Housing Association and Barton Community Association. It runs from 11am to 3pm.