GREEN roadshows are being held across the Forest to urge residents to recycle.

The New Forest district council's Recycle Right Christmas will be passing on information to residents about what can be recycled and what can't.

The roadshows - running until December 20 - will give residents a chance to get handy hints on how to improve their composting and recycling throughout the festive season - and beyond.

District councillor Edward Heron environment portfolio holder said: "It's the season when many of us have a lot of gifts and groceries - and that means packaging.

"We're asking residents to remember to put plastic bottles, paper, card, tins and cans in their clear sacks for recycling.

"But to leave out wrapping paper, drinks cartons, plastic carrier bags and plastic containers, which can't be recycled. If people take our advice we should have a great, green New Year."

Recycle Right Christmas Campaign Roadshow Dates: Fordingbridge shopping centre December 14, 6-9pm.

Sainsbury's, Meeting House Lane Shopping Centre, Ringwood, 9am-5pm December 19 and 20.