VALENTINE'S Day might spell flowers and romance for some, but for others the reality can be traumatic.

Connect, Blackpool's young persons' advice and information centre, plans to explain how they can help and encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves.

Connect intends to display posters on the back of Blackpool buses during the month of February as part of the campaign and wants under-25s to come up with an idea for a poster.

The design must include the Connect logo and phone number, must appear in the Connect colours of red, white and blue and entries must be on A4 paper.

All entries should be sent to Connect, 316 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3QE, by January 26.

The winning entry will be displayed on the buses as well as in Connect's centre and the artist will receive a £25 book or record token.

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