TOP towing tips for caravanners are available at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show 2005 at Birmingham's NEC between February 19 and 27.

Visitors will be given the opportunity to hitch up and tow a caravan on the roads around the NEC as part of the Start Caravanning initiative.

The initiative has been set up by the The Camping and Caravanning Club and National Caravan Council.

The free 30-minute sessions are available for even the most apprehensive of tow-ers.

If you're thinking of buying a caravan, a new towcar, or are just a little nervous about towing, book your sessions with the National Caravan Council, stand number 4010, during the show and discover how easy it really is to tow a caravan.

Drivers taking part in the initiative are required to produce a full driving licence that has been held for over three years (without serious accident or convictions) and be over 25-years-old.