MALVERN Hills District Older People's Forum is looking to recruit new helpers.

It is inviting anyone who might be interested to an open meeting next Tuesday at Priory Lodge Hall, off Avenue Road, at 10.30am.

Refreshments will be available and there will be guest speakers from Neighbourhood Watch and the fire service's fire prevention department.

The forum was launched in January 2003 to improve services for older people in the district. It looks at issues such as transport, health, social care and crime. Two of its members are involved with South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, and it has links with the district council and social services.

Secretarial tasks, computer work and attending meetings are some of the jobs with which the forum wants help. Anyone interested can call Jan Green on 01684 563209.