A GROUP of Americans stretched a helping hand across the pond when they visited Bromsgrove to help out at NewSong Community Church.

The group of five men from Indianapolis visited the Broad Street church in Sidemoor to meet people and see the church's work.

They have been carrying out maintenance work and generally helping around the church in whatever way they can.

Senior Minister Peter Billingham said: "We see the town full of remarkable people with a 'can do' attitude. We want to get practically involved and make a difference in people's lives."