A NEW mental health service will soon be available to residents in the Epping Forest District.

Venues in Epping, Loughton, Waltham Abbey, Buckhurst Hill and Ongar will be open for people to call in and meet with staff for an informal chat and a coffee.

The dates are: Thursday October 1, 2pm to 4pm Waltham Abbey: Waltham Abbey Church Centre

Friday, October 2, 2pm to 4pm Loughton: The Coffee Shop & Patisserie. Buckhurst Hill: Roding Valley Hall

Tuesday, October 6, 10am to 12pm Loughton: St Marys church centre( yellow room)

2pm to 4pm Epping: Jack Silley Pavilion

Wednesday, October 7, 2pm to 5pm Ongar: Theatre Resource

Thursday, October 8, 2pm to 4pm Waltham Abbey: Waltham Abbey Church Centre

Friday, October 9, 2pm to 4pm Loughton: The Coffee Shop & Patisserie. Buckhurst Hill: Roding Valley Hall

For more information on mental health services call Lois Sparkes on: 07528 943064.