A MEETING next week will aim to galvanise Richmond residents into supporting a new organisation for people affected by heart disease.

The Richmond Heart Support Group will meet for the first time, at The Friary Hospital, on Thursday.

The objective will be to provide after-care for recovering heart patients.

At present, the nearest groups are in Northallerton or Darlington. The new one will save Richmond residents a journey.

It is hoped patients and their families will attend the inaugural gathering, at 7pm.

More information is available by telephoning cardiac rehabilitation sister, Linda Simms on (01609) 764402