A leisure centre is inviting residents to take part in a dementia awareness day.

In support of World Alzheimer's Day, the event takes place at Witham Leisure Centre, in Spinks Lane, between 11.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday.

A range of activities, including singing, swimming and dancing, will be on offer at the event, organised as part of a partnership between Braintree District Dementia Action Alliance, Sport for Confidence, Fusion Lifestyle and Braintree Council's Livewell campaign.

Kryshia Fuller, community development officer at Braintree District Dementia Action Alliance, said: "There are thousands of people in Essex affected by dementia but the good news is that there is a support network in place.

"The event at Witham Leisure Centre will provide a central location where anybody wanting to find out more about the condition and the support available can come, gather information, and take part in a number of activity sessions, all free of charge.”

There is no need to book any of the activities and those wanting to take part should turn up on the day.

For more information, contact Witham Leisure Centre on 01376 534910.