AN event is set to be held in Burnley next month to offer people with special needs access to services.

The People who Care initiative will take place at Turf Moor on Wednesday, March 5, and will offer a range of opportunities.

Organisations signed up to take part in the event so far include Burnley College, Connexions, Business Link, Coldwell Activity Centre and Pendle Leisure.

The idea behind the event is to show people with special needs what services are available in the community.

Organiser Lynn Thompson said: "We thought there was a need for an event for people with special needs to make them aware of what is on offer for them out there and to show them what they can do."

Anyone who wants to visit the event or arrange a stall should call Lynn Thompson on 07729572745.