SCORES of youngsters are auditioning this week hoping to make it through to the final of an Exmouth talent contest.

SCORES of youngsters are auditioning this week hoping to make it through to the final of an Exmouth talent contest.

A raft of 11 to 18-year-olds have been auditioning during their lunchtimes at Exmouth Community College school as part of the competition.

The final takes place on Friday, December 10, at 7pm, at the Tower Street Methodist Church, from 7pm until 9pm.

Last year, 57 young people auditioned for Exmouth’s Got Talent in front of 1,500 of their peers to gain a place in the finale.

Talents were as diverse as dancing, singing and contortionism.

At the final, the eight successful acts performed in front of a 300-strong crowd of families, friends and peers, putting on a spectacular show.

All-girl dance group Velocity were last year’s winners, and will make a special performance again this year.

For more information about the event, call John Prockter on (01395) 224218.