BEN, the motor and allied trades benevolent fund, will be running its own national five-a-side football championship in July.

Automotive companies can enter a team of seven players (two substitutes) for £150. Each team will play three games lasting 45 minutes.

Regional heats start in July throughout the country at various venues in East and West London, Slough, Peterborough, Sheffield, Manchester and in August in Birmingham and Gateshead.

Interested companies who wish to participate should call Adam Hanrahan on 01344 294719 or email adam.hanrahan@ben.org.uk.