A jobs and training opportunities fair is taking place at a village in Rugeley next month.

The session at Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall, Shropshire Brook Rd, Armitage, on June 7 has been organised by the district council and other local agencies.

It follows a successful event in Fazeley in March which attracted 25 people. Councillor Colin Great-orex, cabinet member for organisational development and community, said: It’s aimed at anyone who is struggling to find a job or is looking for a new direction in life. We’ll have a varied selection of agencies who will be offering expert advice.”

Agencies represented include Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire County Council’s Apprenticeship Scheme and Job Bus.

To find out more, call Lucie Ferneyhough on 01543 308218 or email lucie.ferneyhough@lichfielddc.gov.uk.

The event takes place between 2pm and 4.30pm.