ELDERLY people in Darwen are being invited to take a more active interest in their own health as part of a new healthy living and learning project.

The event, which is being organised by Age Concern and Blackburn with Darwen Council's lifelong learning department, will give older people the chance to find out about various learning and health related activities.

They will also be able to enrol for activities which will take place during the coming weeks until Easter.

Throughout Friday there will be free taster sessions, including t'ai chi, self defence, line dancing, arts and crafts and basic computer tuition, held at the Central United Reform Church, in Duckworth Street.

They will be available at various times between 9.30am and 4pm and free refreshments will be on offer.

Alison Hamer, Age Concern's ageing well co-ordinator, said: "The aim of this event is to encourage people, particularly those over 50, to take an interest in their own health and well-being while trying a new learning experience and of course having fun at the same time.

"People can choose to come for the whole day or just call in at a time which suits them. So why not call in and see what's on offer?"

For details call Alison on 01254 266620 or Pauline Baldwin, the council's lifelong learning development officer, on 01254 585660.