MANY businesses and educational bodies from across Worcestershire were represented at the Connexions fair at Perdiswell Leisure Centre.

The event was a roaring success with 887 people attending and 46 separate stands for advice.

Connexions is a Government body for teenagers helping to give them guidance as to how best to fulfil their potential. This includes careers and educational advice as well as other support bodies.

Employers including the health service, police and the forces all had stands as well as Worcester Sixth Form College.

Gail O'Malley, Connexions manager for South Worcestershire said she and her colleagues were overwhelmed at the success of the event, which took place on Thursday evening.

She said: "We had about 150 more people attend than last year and we are delighted at the positive feedback we have had."