BADGES and stickers made for people to show their support for Operation Covert are selling fast.

Generous readers have snapped up the embroidered cloth badges and car stickers which declare "I'm Supporting Operation Covert" from Scout leaders and the Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster.

We are asking for a minimum donation of £1 for the items but many have given considerably more.

Dave Denton, district commissioner at Kidderminster & District Scout Council, said: "They are selling like hot cakes. We can't meet the demand. People are scooping them up."

The items have been made available thanks to the generosity of Stourbridge badge firm, Webb Tolley and Kidderminster sticker manufacturer, Exilco.

The badges are also available at John Beard ironmongers in Bridge Street, Kidderminster and from Hire-It! in Worcester Road, Kidderminster.

How you can help our appeal

If you wish to make a donation to Operation Covert, you can:

l Call in at the Shuttle/Times and News offices in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, during normal business hours from 9am to 5pm.

l Post donations to Operation Covert, c/o Oliver Evans, Shuttle/Timesand News, 6 Towers Buildings, Blackwell Street, Kidderminster DY10 2DY. Please make cheques payable to Rhydd Covert Campsite.

l Post donations to Sam Rees, Rhydd Covert treasurer, 20 Wilton Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 5PR.

If you are organising an event or would like advice on how to, contact Oliver Evans at the Shuttle/Times and News on 01562 633340 or the newsdesk on 01562 633347 or email Oliver Evans at oliver.evans@ midlands.newsquest.co.uk