STEPS superstar Claire Richards is calling on stylish glasses wearers in Taunton to show off their specs and be in with the chance of winning a £10,000 cash prize.

To mark the launch of Specsavers’ annual search for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2018, Claire took part in a new photoshoot showcasing her own specs style.

Glasses wearers from across Somerset, aged 16 and over, can put themselves forward for the prestigious accolade.

Finalists will attend an awards ceremony in London, with one overall winner scooping the top award and cash prize.

Having picked up the Specs Appeal gong at last year’s awards, pop star Claire says: "I’ve been a glasses wearer for a few years now and I absolutely love it.

"I love to mix things up and try a geek-chic frame one day and then a sexy cat’s eye the next.

"Winning the Specs Appeal award last year was incredibly flattering and it was an honour to share a room with so many proud and fabulous glasses wearers.

"I can’t wait to see all the nominees this year – I’m sure there’s going to be some real corkers."

The Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards have raised more than half a million pounds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape over the past nine years.

Emma Denham, store director at Specsavers in Taunton, said: "Wearing glasses has become more than a necessity, they are a statement of your personality.

"This competition recognises this and rewards people for their stylist statements and wearing their specs with pride.

"It would be great to see a style Somerset specs wearer winning the prize."

The competition has five age categories – 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-59 and over 60s – plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public.

A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and mingle with celebrities at the awards in London in October.

£1 per entry will be donated to Kidscape and the money raised will help to support the charity in providing practical support to children and families affected by bullying, including advice resources, phone support and workshops.

Claire said: "Bullying is an issue that has always been close to my heart so I’m proud to be representing a competition that supports a charity like Kidscape.

"The work they do to support individuals and families affected by bullying is invaluable."

For more information or to enter visit http://specsavers.co.uk/loveglassecomp.

The deadline for entries is July 1, 2018.