AN information evening aimed at people with arthritis takes place at St Stephen's Church on Tuesday.

The St Stephen's Forum event, which starts at 7.30pm, features guest speaker Mike Salmon, professor of experimental rheumatology from the University of Birmingham, who will be talking about rheumatoid arthritis and current research.

The event is organised by the local branch of the Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) and there will also be information about arc's work and free patient literature.

Admission is free and refreshments will be available.