Voting lines are now open for people to show their support for students and staff hoping to win a chunk of the People’s Millions.

Holmesdale College wants up to £50,000 for its Bunker Project, to convert a former air raid shelter into a community bike workshop.

How the cash is divided is decided by public vote - and phone lines were activated for the competition at 9am this morning.

Students and staff involved in the initiative will appeal to viewers for their support on tonight’s People’s Millions, aired at 6pm on ITV’s Meridian Regional News.

To vote for the Bunker Project, call http://www.peoplesmillions.org.uk/0871 626 88 58 or go to

Voting lines close at midnight tonight.