A CAMPAIGN group that champions older people in Burnley is hoping to attract more members.

The Burnley Over-50s forum plays a vital role in promoting older residents in the borough.

Burnley council leader Julie Cooper said: “The Over-50s’ Forum can play a vital role in getting the views and concerns of older people across and I can assure them the council will listen.”

The Burnley Over-50s’ Forum meetings are open to the public and people can just come along and join in. Anyone who wants more information can email Wynne Barnes at wynneb@ talktalk.net or BP50Forum@burnley.gov.uk.