In a bid to combat rising obesity levels, a personal trainer has organised a free event to help encourage others to lead healthy lives.

Personal trainer Steve Rogers organised the event with speakers Yvonne Coombs, NHS pyschodynamic counsellor, and Angela Cottis, first aid trainer.

He said: “We need to be aware that over the next 20 years obesity is set to rise by 50 per cent and health action and education is needed.”

The event is at Rayne Village Hall on October 27. For more information phone 07481185532.