Twin brothers left for Australia this week - but they won't see each other again for two years.

Oliver and Ben Delve, 19, of Thame Road, Piddington, will spend the next two years as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Oliver and Ben

Oliver will be based in Sydney and Ben in Melbourne. Ben said: "I was really shocked to get called to Melbourne. I will miss my brother a bit, we do get on pretty well."

The twins have been working at Tesco, in Pingle Drive, Bicester, for the last year, to save for the trip.

They will work six days a week spreading the gospel. Sunday is for relaxing and sightseeing.

Their church encourages members to work as missionaries and postings are worldwide. Their brother, Nick, is half way through his mission in Scotland.

**Picture: Andy Cooper