WERE YOU BORN ON 26 FEBRUARY 1981?

PEOPLE born on 26 February 1981 are being asked to come forward to take part in a journalistic project.

Writer Belinda Cole hopes to meet everyone born on the same day as her in the UK to form the basis of a book and possible television documentary.

Belinda said: "Taking stock of my life one evening, I got to thinking about other people my age and what their lives were like. Then I started thinking about people born on the same date as me – perhaps we would share common bond? I thought it would be an amusing idea to try and meet them all and see for myself."

She added: "After doing a bit of research I discovered that approximately 1800 people are born on any one day in the UK. This was a fair few more than I'd expected, but I hope to identify them all and bring as many as possible together for a World Record breaking birthday party."

Belinda's 'Birthdate Buddies' are asked to get in touch with a short description of themselves and their lives.

Belinda said: "I plan to feature the most interesting personal stories, from those who have started new lives abroad, made extraordinary achievements or perhaps wound up in prison. I also want to find out about any who may have died. I hope my journey will take me worldwide, lead me to meet great friends and document a generation."

If you were born on 26 February 1981, or know of anyone who was, please email feb-26-1981@hotmail.com