ECHO readers will have the opportunity to collect a free coffee from selected cafes in Bournemouth town centre as part of coffee culture month

Bournemouth Town Centre BID launched its Bournemouth Coffee Culture Month at the beginning of the month, coinciding with International Coffee Day on Thursday October 1.

Successful applicants will be able to redeem a coffee from one of eight coffee shops in the town centre from Friday October 23 to Friday October 30.

It is hoped the campaign will help encourage people to visit their local cafes and support coffee businesses in the area.

The selected outlets are The Real Eating Company on Yelverton Road, Naked Coffee on Christchurch Road, All Fired Up in Bourne Avenue, Brewhouse & Kitchen on Commercial Road, Flirt and Starbuck in The Triangle and Za Za and Esquires on Old Christchurch Road.

To redeem your free coffee, readers will need to email cheryl.barrett@localiq.co.uk with your name, phone number and which venue you would like to get your coffee from before 5pm of Friday October 23.

The first 25 people to email will be selected, with one coffee per application. Successful applicants will be contacted if they are selected