The Barry Royal British Legion branch is offering transport to anyone travelling to receive a Covid vaccination.

Branch secretary Bob Wheatley said: "In line with current guidelines there will be one passenger per vehicle and facemasks must be worn at all times.

"If you are in need of assistance call 07914 382977 as soon as you have an appointment, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

"You do not have to be a member of the Legion, but initially we may have to prioritise Veterans and Beneficiaries depending on numbers. Give us a call to check anyway."

Beneficiaries include:

• Serving members of the armed services,
• Reserve or Auxiliary personnel,
• Those who have served with the Mercantile Marine afloat in hostile waters
• Current or previous full-time members of Allied Civil Police Forces
• Those entitled to the campaign medal issued to the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force to those giving them direct support or under their command
• Any member of Voluntary Aid Societies who has served full-time and in uniform in direct support of the United Kingdom Armed Forces
• Any British subject (by birth or otherwise) who served in a resistance organisation of an Allied nation during hostilities in which the United Kingdom Armed Forces were engaged.
• Any person who served in the Home Guard for at least six months, or in a Bomb and Mine Disposal Unit for at least three months
• Any person who was awarded the Defence Medal in respect of service in the Home Guard or in a Bomb and Mine Disposal Unit
• We can also provide support for Commonwealth citizens who are residents in the UK as well as past and present members of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
• Veterans, Dependents and carers of the above.