PEOPLE sympathetic to the environment are invited to the next meeting of Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Friends of the Earth.

New members of any age are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 19, at the council chambers, Church Brow, Clitheroe, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Among the topics for discussion will be the green group's programme for the coming year which is expected to include climate change.

Fair Trade refresh-ments will be served and more information is available from Jenny Saville, the co-ordinator, on 01282 773805.

From May meetings are to be held in the Pendle Club, Lowergate, Clitheroe.