A SUPPORT group for arthritis sufferers is inviting people to an exercise class and information day as part of arthritis care awareness week.

Wear Valley Arthritis Care meets at Crook Business Centre on the second Tuesday of each month, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The group organises activities and offers support and advice to sufferers, their carers or partners.

During Easter week, support groups across the country will hold extra events to raise their profile.

On Wednesday, April 23, the the Wear Valley group will hold a chair aerobics class, at Glenholme Leisure Centre, Crook, from 10.30am 12.30pm.

Anyone can attend to take part or just to chat with people from the group. Membership costs £10 a year.