SHELTERED housing schemes in Pendle are having open days to let people have a look around.

Valley Gardens, Earby, and O'Hagan Court, Brierfield, are both run by Pendle Council.

Staff organised the days so that prospective residents could see the accommodation and find out more.

Valley Gardens is open on Tuesday, October 21, and O'Hagan Court on Wednesday, October 22. Both are open from 11am until 3pm.

Housing management officer Jane Maloney said: "The open days are for anyone who is interested in sheltered accommodation either for themselves for a friend or relative.

"They will also give local people the chance to have an informal drink and a chat to council staff about any aspect of our housing or community care services.

"If anyone can't get along to one of the days but would like to find out more they are welcome to give me a ring on 661175."

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