A youth group is appealing for 160 tons of sub soil to build a £10,000 BMX facility for youngsters.

Corsham Youth Issues Committee say they need the large donation of soil before work can begin on the site.

The facility has been in the pipeline for over a year and it is hoped it will be completed by the end of the year.

Corsham Town Council is currently looking for funding to match a grant from North Wiltshire District Council Area Four Committee.

Town clerk David Martin said it was appealing to local farmers and builders in the area who had unwanted soil.

Mr Martin said: "It needs to be free from large stones and other debris. We also need it delivered to the site."

At present youngsters have built their own mounds out of earth on the field behind Springfield Leisure Centre, near Valley Road.

The council plans to develop these into a proper, secure facility once all funding has been secured.

If anyone has any soil to donate please contact Mr Martin on (01249) 702130.