Organisers regular barn dances for people with learning and physical difficulties are calling for more sponsorship.

Wroughton Folk Dance Club has organised 10 dances since 1997.

The aim is to give participants the opportunity to listen, communicate, co-operate and have as much fun as possible.

The latest barn dance was held at the Upham Road Centre in Swindon's Old Town, with dozens of people and their loved ones coming from throughout the area.

Music was provided by Wiltshire Klof, the dances were called by Julian Weaver and the GWR Drum Majorettes gave a display during the interval.

Main organiser Rosie Jarvis, 57, from Aldbourne, said: "Our aim is for people to come and enjoy themselves and experience the fun of folk dancing.

"After all, folk dancing is a social activity in which you have to work with a partner.

"All this is totally free to the people who come along, so we are asking for funds we have been really lucky so far."

The club secured a £2,500 lottery grant when it began the barn dances.

The cash was intended to cover the cost of three dances but the club made it last for five.

Since then, sponsorship has come from various local organisations and individuals.

Dance club chairman Les Morris said: "We are fun-loving people and we like to see other people having the same opportunities that we do.

"To see the people enjoying themselves like this today makes you realise how lucky we are and how much we take for granted.

"Their enthusiasm and excitement almost boils over and I am sure it is a nice break from the regular routine."

Dancer Danny Eldridge, 28, from Old Town, said: "I've been on quite a few of these.

"It's a bit of exercise!"

His friend Charlotte Arnel, 23, from Highworth, added: "The music is great and everybody has a lot of fun.

"It keeps you healthy."

Any individual or firm wishing to talk about sponsorship can contact the group on 01672 540053.