WEST Devon residents who wish to meet the Queen and Prince Philip when they start their Golden Jubilee tour in May are being asked to put their names forward to a county-wide ballot.

A reception for the royal couple is being held at County Hall in Exeter on May 1 and a number of tickets have been allocated for residents of Devon.

People are being asked to nominate either themselves, or someone else with that person's permission — the entries will go into a ballot for tickets at the reception.

The closing date for receipt of entries, which should include a full name, address and day-time telephone number, is February 18.

Send nominations to the Lord Lieutenant's Office, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD.