MARCH 31, 1965 was a momentous day for south east London and north Kent: News Shopper was born.

Now to celebrate reaching middle age, we want readers to get involved in our 40th anniversary birthday celebrations.

We have a number of great initiatives planned for the coming months, but we need YOU, our loyal readers, to play your part.

Firstly we are looking for people who share our birthday. If you were, or know somebody born on March 31, 1965, get in touch.

Also, if you're expecting a baby on March 31, 2005, we want to know.

As well as looking for people who share our birthday, we are keen to hear from anybody whose life has been touched by the paper.

Did you meet someone special through our lonely hearts columns or maybe your business has gone from strength to strength through advertising with us?

Have we featured you in a story which changed your life or maybe you used to deliver News Shopper through snow and sleet?

Call 01689 885703, email newsroom@ london.newsquest.co.uk or write to News Shopper 40 Years, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, BR5 1BT.