COULD anyone forget the true story of the ladies of Rylstone Women’s Institute in Yorkshire, who became famous around the world after they stripped off and posed for a charity calendar?

The original Calendar Girls have so far raised more than £3million for leukaemia and lymphoma research.

They also inspired a hit film, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, and a Daily Echo-backed stage play, which will be coming to Bournemouth for two weeks from July 25.

To celebrate the imminent arrival of the show, the Echo has teamed up with the Pavilion Theatre to offer a fabulous prize.

We are looking for people to send in their own Calendar Girl – or Boy – photographs, using artfully placed props to protect their modesty in the same witty style as the original calendar.

Six finalists will receive VIP treatment on the opening night of the show, including meeting the cast for drinks after the performance, when the overall winner will be chosen.

She or he will be treated to a day at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel’s Karen Louise Spa, with treatment, afternoon tea and full use of the leisure facilities.

Lesley Joseph, one of the stars of the show, said: “It would be fantastic to see the people of Dorset and the New Forest enter into the spirit of Calendar Girls and have a bit of fun.

“People who have seen the show will know exactly the kind of poses we are looking for – think buns, knitting, gardening, painting, or maybe something work related.

“We are pleased to launch the competition with our very first entries featuring some of the boys and girls from Bournemouth Pavilion. I’m really looking forward to seeing more entries and meeting the winner.”

To be in with a chance, send your photo via email to claire.boscarelli@bournemouthecho.co.uk or by post to Calendar Girls competition, Daily Echo, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HH. The closing date is Monday July 18.