ADVICE for older people about staying safe will be provided during a special day next month.

Brentwood Council has organised the Senior Safety Day event at Sawyers Hall Church, in Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday March 25.

During the day information will be given on keeping homes secure, avoiding being scammed by doorstep salesmen and making checking for carbon monoxide.

The event is free and a lunch is included along with a sing-a-long during the afternoon.

Places must be booked before Friday March 7 and can be done so by calling 01277 312644 or emailing events@brentwood.gov.uk.