THERE’S a chance to attain the highest qualification from the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the coveted Blue Badge Area of qualification – Central Southern Region: from Dorset to West Sussex, Oxford to Isle of Wight, at a course starting in Salisbury.

The course starts in January and lasts about a year, costing £3,200, including lectures, coach tours and visits to venues – exams are extra.

For further information, course prospectus and application form, contact Pamela Boyes by emailing bluebadgecourse@btinternet. com.