FUSILIER Michael Walsh has been recruited to help recruit more Fusiliers from Bury.

The former Tottington High School pupil has become a member of the five strong Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Recruiting Team based at Bury's Wellington Barracks.

The 26-year-old Lance Corporal from the 2nd Battalion, RRF, will spend the next 12 months visiting schools in Bury, Rochdale and Salford and attending a wide variety of charity and community events to plug his regiment.

He said: "I have been in the Fusiliers for the last five years and I hope to use my experiences to show young men and women the benefits of joining my regiment.

"Bury is the historical home of the Fusiliers and those from the area have shown over the centuries that they are the best and bravest soldiers around."

The 1 and 2nd Battalions of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will be spending Christmas home and away.

1RRF is currently based in Celle, Germany. Anyone wishing to send Festive Greetings to the soldiers should write to: 1RRF, Trenchard Barracks, Celle, Germany, BFPO 23.

2RRF are based in North Luffenham, Rutland. They are due to carry out a tour of duty in Northern Ireland in March of next year.

Its address is: St George's Barracks, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8RL.