Youngsters will be offered cut-price bus fares as part of a weekend to celebrate youth.

Eastbourne Buses is charging youngsters a maximum of 50p for a single journey as its contribution to the mayor's Open Weekend today and tomorrow.

The offer applies to anyone under 16 boarding a bus before 8pm. The usual Saturday and Sunday timetable will be operated.

Eastbourne's businesses, museums, restaurants, colleges and leisure facilities will also offer a reduced price for young people over the two days as part of the celebration.

Councillor Barry Taylor, council spokesman for environment, transport and the communities, said: "It is wonderful how Eastbourne will celebrate youth by helping under 16s travel around more cheaply so they can be entertained by all the events taking place."

For venue details please contact Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre on 01323 411400 or log on to www.eastbourne.org/events For bus details, call 01323 416416 or log on to www.eastbournebuses.co.uk