THE MARINE Engineering and Manufacturing Skills Festival is being held at the Hampshire Rose Bowl on Monday, October 16 from 9.30am until 3pm.

Up to 2,000 13 to 19-year-olds will come through the doors during the event, which is offering free exhibition space to companies able to hold interactive displays giving youngsters a chance to get hands-on experience of working in the sector.

Contact Robin Smith 023 8055 8222 for information.