RESIDENTS across Oxfordshire are being asked to join The Big Stitch by the British Heart Foundation.

Shoppers can join the fight against heart disease next month by buying an item of clothing from BHF shops in the county and personalising it to stand out from the fashion crowd.

The Didcot shop in Broadway, is one of about 750 BHF shops across the UK.

Margaret Richardson, area manager for the Didcot shop, said: “We want to see as many friends, families and individuals getting crafty this July, whilr also helping us fund £500m of heart research in the next five years.

“The Big Stitch gives you the opportunity to practice your sewing skills or learn how easy it is to incorporate small additions to create a new item for your wardrobe.

“All you need to do is buy an item on offer in BHF shops and inject your own style.”

visit bhf.org.uk/TheBigStitch