A lucky reader of the Sheffield Star is about to join the South Yorkshire police on an aid expedition to India and Pakistan.

The paper is looking for a member of the public to join the trip and act as a special correspondent.

They will form part of the mercy mission to the sub-continent.

But the paper has specified they will also need an eye for a story and be able to produce high quality words and photographs for Star readers.

The Star will meet the flight costs, and supply the camera and film – and the police will pay for accommodation on the 17-day trip.

The strict selection process also involves being able to attend regular meetings in Sheffield, take part in forthcoming charity events, which includes performing in a concert, and raising money for the charity in advance of the trip.

The India 2000 expedition will deliver cash aid and vital supplies to the poverty-stricken communities.

The Star carried an interview with former student Andrew Wilkinson, who joined the police on a previous trip.

He told the readers: “It became quite emotional. Although they were living in poor conditions the people there were very happy.

“That is what stood out about the experience.

“When we went I was 18 and I would go as far as to say I was a little bit immature, but I grew up a lot and the trip put a lot of things into perspective for me.”

He enjoyed the trip and the challenge so much that he’s planning a return journey.

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