Free environmentally friendly shopping bags were given out by BU students to people in Winton.

They are intended to replace non-recyclable plastic bags, the fabric versions were hand made and distributed by students from Bournemouth University.

More than fifty bags were handed out to shoppers in Wimborne Road. Winton Community Forum chairman, Anson Westbrook, was also there to lend a hand.

"We want to be involved in the community and encourage everybody to be environmentally sensitive", said Hannah Wright who was with the students.

It's a good example of forming better relations between students and the public which is what SUBU's 'I Heart BH' campaign is all about.