THOSE who wear glasses in Launceston are being encouraged to enter Specasavers’ ‘Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2016’.

Proud specs wearers from every corner of UK can enter the competition to be in with a chance of attending the star-studded final in London and lifting the overall crown, along with £10,000 in cash and an all-expenses trip to global fashion capital, New York.

Now in its 21st year, the competition raises funds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape, which has totalled £300,000 to date.

Ian Wills, store director at Specsavers in Launceston, said: “We want men and women of all ages to wear their specs with pride. The Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards offer the perfect opportunity for glasses wearers in Launceston to showcase their specs style to the whole country.”

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 will mingle with celebrities at the awards ceremony in London.

For each entry made £1 will be donated to the Kidscape, adding to the £300,000 the campaign has raised for the charity over the last six years.

The money raised will help to support them in providing training, support and advice for children, parents, schools and those who may be affected by cases of bullying and abuse in the UK.

Glasses wearers can enter the competition online at www.specsavers.co.uk/loveglassescomp