GLASSES wearers in Yate could win a £10,000 cash prize, and help to stamp out bullying at the same time.

Spec Savers are now on the search for the nation’s proudest specs wearers – with a £10,000 cash prize up for grabs.

Glasses wearers from Yate, aged 16 and over, can put themselves forward for the title.

Finalists will attend the awards ceremony in London, with one overall winner scooping the top award and cash prize.

Jane Morgan, store director at Specsavers Yate, said: ‘We’re asking all glasses wearers in the area to pucker up and share their best selfie.

"Not only is it the perfect opportunity to showcase their personal specs style to the country, each entry helps raise funds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape."

The competition has raised more than half a million pounds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape over the past nine years.

Pop star Claire Richards, of the group Steps has kicked off this year's competition.

Having picked up the Specs Appeal gong at last year’s awards, she said: "I’ve been a glasses wearer for a few years now and I absolutely love it.

"Winning the Specs Appeal award last year was incredibly flattering and it was an honour to share a room with so many proud and fabulous glasses wearers. I can’t wait to see all the nominees this year."

"Bullying is an issue that has always been close to my heart, so I’m proud to be representing a competition that supports a charity like Kidscape.

"The work they do to support individuals and families affected by bullying is invaluable."

The competition has five age categories – 16 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 59 and over 60s – plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public.

A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and mingle with celebrities at the awards in London in October.

One pound will be donated to Kidscape for each entry made.

The money raised will help to support the charity in providing practical support to children and families affected by bullying, including advice resources, phone support and workshops.

To be in with a chance of scooping the biggest accolade in the specs-wearing world, glasses wearers can enter the competition online at specsavers.co.uk/loveglassescomp.

Deadline for entries is July 1.