THE role of women in society will be discussed at a seminar at Redditch Town Hall at the weekend.

Redditch MP Jacqui Smith will be just one of the speakers at the national event, which takes place on Saturday from 9.30am-4pm.

Other speakers include social worker Betty Malekela and Matthew Maddocks from Trade Aid in Redditch's twin town of Mtwara, Tanzania.

The event has been organised by the Redditch One World Link group and on the day a Tanzanian flag will be flying from the Alcester Street town hall. There will also be a panel of Tanzanian guests.

A lunch prepared by residents of the All Women's House in Redditch will be served at 12.30pm and there will be a series of workshops in the afternoon.

For more details, call 893408.