ROSSENDALE'S over 50s are being given the chance to have their say on public services, such as health and well-being, housing, culture, safety, education, the economy and the environment.

The Words of Wisdom project will see four events for people to discuss public services which will be held at the A, B and D Centre, Burnley Road, Bacup, from 1-3pm on Wednesday, February 1; St James the Less, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, from noon-3pm on Wednesday, February 15; St Philip's Hall, Chatterton Lane, Stubbins, noon-3pm on Monday, February 20 and the Methodist Church Hall, Rochdale Road, Shawforth, from 10.30am-2pm on Tuesday, February 28.

The scheme is organised by Rossendale Leisure Trust, Rossendale Council, Lancashire County Council, Age Concern and Rossendale Senior Citizen's Advisory Group.

People must book in advance for each free session and a meal will be provided. Contact Rossendale Leisure Trust, A, B and D Centre, Burnley Road, Bacup, OL13 8EU.