PLANS for a club to campaign on behalf of disabled people in Alcester have been abandoned because of a lack of interest.

Tony Wyer, of Blackthorn Way, put forward proposals for the club after the Chronicle highlighted the problems faced in the town centre by people in wheelchairs.

Mr Wyer, who formed a similar campaign group in Studley some years ago, said that getting in and out of shops was just one of many difficulties which could be addressed.

But only two people came forward to join him in his campaign, and he has decided that is not enough.

"One chap who contacted me was in his 90s and the other was an elderly lady who said she supported what I was doing but didn't really want to get involved. You need more than than to have some clout, and you also need support of families to help with things like pushing leaflets through doors.

"When we started in Studley there were 15 to 20 people at the first meeting and we kept those figures up for about six years. Then I virtually ran it on my own and I said I wasn't going to do it again. I'll help people if they want me to, but I don't want to do it all myself. I can only assume that all the disabled people in Alcester are satisfied."

John Moss, whose shopping difficulties were featured in the Chronicle, said he has made good progress and feels that the answer is to "do things yourself".

Mr Moss, who lives in Church Street, said: "I've got used to it now and the people in town have got used to me. If I can't get into a shop I ring the horn on my scooter and they come out to me and get what I want. I think that's the way to do it."