If you fancy challenging yourself in the New Year, why not support the YMCA whilst you do it?

Sleep Easy is a national event that will be taking place at numerous YMCA's across the country. Hundreds of people will be sleeping rough to raise awareness for homelessness in their areas. West Bromwich YMCA will be holding their own Sleep Easy at Warley Rugby Club on January 30th.

We're looking for people to join us in this event, to not only raise awareness, but also vital funds for the YMCA's work with young people just like you, many who have at times found themselves homeless. The basic concept is to spend one night sleeping in a cardboard box, just like many people are forced to do every night! There will be plenty of hot food and drinks to keep the hunger at bay and perhaps more importantly, the cold.

It will start at 7pm on 30th January and end 31st January at 7am, we'll provide you with a breakfast and then you head home to your bed!

Registration is £5.00 unfortunately under 16's are not allowed to participate, and any under 18's that wish to take part must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

It's a real eye opener to those of us who take central heating and TOG rated duvets for granted and you'll help young people build a future.

If you think you'de be up for it, go to www.wbymca.org.uk and click on the liknk to "Sleep Easy" and you can download a registration form.

Go on! you know you want to ;)