Schoolgirl Caroline England has a year to prepare for a teaching trip to Ghana.

Caroline, 17, a pupil at Drayton School, Banbury, is planning a three-month stay in the African country, beginning in February next year. She will work as a volunteer for the Teaching and Projects Abroad Company and will teach English to deprived young people.

Caroline, of Jersey Drive, Banbury, needs to raise £3,000 to pay for travel, accommodation, immunisation, and equipment.

Anyone willing to sponsor her can contact our Banbury office on 01295 220109.