DIY SOS on hunt for tradespeople in Leeds ahead of build for local charity

They will taking on a build in the city to create a new home for local charity Getaway Girls, which is funded by Children in Need.

A trades day will be held on Tuesday and people have been invited to attend with a view to registering for the challenge.

Getaway Girls is a charity dedicated to the empowerment of girls and young women and has been in operation since 1987.

DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles said: “We have another huge build ahead of us in Leeds, which will make a real difference to the lives of girls and young women who are supported by Getaway Girls.

"If you have a trade, a skill, can spare some time to graft or can help us with materials then get in touch. It’ll be a blast.”

Flavia Docherty, director of Getaway Girls, added: "We are thrilled to have been given this amazing opportunity and couldn't be more excited for the future of the charity.

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"The new space will provide the chance for us to support even more girls from across the city, and make a positive difference in their lives.”

The build is set to be taken on between 13 and 22 September and is being done in partnership with Radio 2 Live, a festival scheduled to take place at Temple Newsam next month.

Anyone interested in attending the trades day needs to send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible and provide information on their trade, availability and contact details.