PEOPLE are being invited to support one of Hartlepool's fastest growing conservation and leisure sites.

The Friends of Summerhill work with Hartlepool Borough Council to organise events at Summerhill Park, and would welcome new members.

Gordon James, chairman of the Friends of Summerhill said: "We have a very active membership which is always coming up with new activities and fundraising for events. However, we're always on the lookout for more members to bring in new ideas and experience."

Membership of the Friends of Summerhill is free and is open to all ages. The Friends meet every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Summerhill Visitor Centre, Catcote Road, Hartlepool.

Anyone interested in finding out more, should go to the group's annual general meeting at the Summerhill Visitor Centre on Wednesday, January 24, from 6.30pm to 8pm.

For details, call Gordon James on (01429) 272587 or the Summerhill staff on (01429) 284584.