THE region's biggest showcase for services and equipment for disabled people takes place next week.
The Disability North Exhibition will be held at Gateshead International Stadium from Wednesday to Friday, October 13 to 15.
Stan Cooke, chief executive of Disability North, said: "The exhibition allows disabled people, carers, healthcare workers and many others to access a wide range of information and advice on all aspects of independent living."
North-East footballing hero Peter Beardsley will open the event at 11am on Wednesday. Admission is free.
For more details, call Ruth Woodfine on 0191-284 0480.
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