The group celebrated its fifth birthday earlier this month, with 35 members present. Gabriele Price, of University College, Worcester, is looking for members to take part in her research into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - anyone interested is asked to call her on 01905 855518. World COPD day is on November 17, and there will be a display and stall at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

The annual meeting will take place at Osborne Court, Malvern Link on November 2, from 2.30pm until 4.30pm.

Specialist nurse Sarah Austin will visit Bilford Court, Worcester, on November 15, from 2pm until 4pm.

The cancer group will hold a coffee morning at the Guildhall, Worcester, on November 24.

The October speaker was Dr Stephen O'Hickey, respiratory consultant, who spoke on "Going into hospital", answering many questions from the audience, before cutting the birthday cake.