SWINDON'S young carers are to be treated to a special preview of a new play by the Ridgeway Theatre Company.

Twenty young people from Swindon's young carers support group the Getaways will attend the special showing of Cold Comfort Farm at Chiseldon church on November 15.

Any proceeds raised from the tickets sale will be donated to the charity. The group are between the ages of five and 25 and all have the responsibility of caring for a member of their family with a physical or mental disability.

The Getaways meet fortnightly to talk to other youngsters in similar situations.

Ralph Jones, co-ordinator of the RTC, said: "Every year we put on a production to raise money for a local charity. Very often these children have a lot of responsibility and don't have much time for leisure and enjoyment."

Ralph said the company hoped to match the £1800 raised last year for the Tomas Sands Memorial.

Cold Comfort farm runs from Wednesday November 15 to Saturday November 18.

Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost £5. Call Ralph on 740784 for more information.