THE Macular Society's Barnt Green group is holding an awareness day later this month.

More than half a million people, mainly over the age of 60, have late stage macular degeneration, and the charity supports people with macular conditions.

The Barnt Green support group meets on the last Friday of every month, except June and December, from 2pm at the Friends Meetings House in Sandhills Road in the village.

New members are always welcome, and anyone interested in joining can call Wendy on 0121 445 1585 or Alan on 01527 877864.

The awareness day is being held at ASDA supermarket, in Market Street, on Thursday, April 30, between 10am and 4pm.

For more details visit the charity's website, macularsociety.org.