APPLICATIONS are now open for a fun-filled charity golf tournament in aid of British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The Pocklington & District branch of BHF is hosting the event - now in its sixth year - at The Oaks golf club in Aughton, near Pocklington, on Friday, June 15.

It is strictly for amateurs and interested teams should comprise of four gents, four ladies or mixed teams.

The maximum handicap is 28 for gents and 36 for ladies.

As well as enjoying a round on the course, teams will be well fed and watered - with bacon butties on arrival, half-way house refreshments and pie, chips and peas after the presentations.

Golfers who took part last year said they had thoroughly enjoyed the day and praised the excellent greens.

The price per team (including refreshments) is £140, with a portion of the money going to BHF.

BHF Pocklington committee member Delia Smith said: "It's all great fun and we hope to raise a good amount for the British Heart Foundation. The aim is to raise £2,000."

Delia is also on the lookout for sponsors for prizes and holes.

For more than 50 years, BHF have pioneered life-saving research into coronary heart disease - the UK's single biggest killer - and has already halved the number of people dying from it in the UK.

For more details about entry, rules and sponsorship contact Delia on 07752 616 923 or dhsmith8@btinternet.com or Chris Hindwell on 01759 303 730 or chris@hindwell.co.uk.

Information about BHF can be found at bhf.org.uk.