A SOUTH Lakeland book shop is in the running to pick up a national recycling award.

Second-hand booksellers Daisyroots Books, of Grange-over-Sands, has been named as one of three finalists in the ‘letsrecycle.com’ 2008 Awards for Excellence. The shop is one of three shortlisted in the high street recycling champion category, competing against major national high street chains.

The awards ceremony is due to take place after a champagne reception and lunch at the Millennium Hotel Mayfair, London, on October 16.