SHOPPERS out searching for festive bargains were inspired to try diving by local enthusiasts.

Members of the Worcester Sub Aqua Club took the club's RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) into Angel Place, Worcester, to help promote the club.

Chairman Simon Yates said: "The day was a huge success, we handed out more than 1,500 leaflets to interested Christmas shoppers."

The members handing out leaflets also attracted attention because they were dressed in diving gear in the centre of town.

For details on the group, which holds sessions at Worcester Swimming Pool, Sansome Walk, visit www.worcesterdivers.co.uk