A CHURCH is to hold a special event to encourage people to join its “Street Pastors” scheme.

The event will take place at All Saints in Woodford Wells on January 17 from 6.30pm.

The scheme was launched in London seven years ago and sees volunteers taking to the streets to talk to their communities, young people and late night revellers on Fridays and Saturdays.

It is aimed at engaging with people on the streets and in night-time venues to listen and offer practical help.

For more information, email redbridge@streetpastors.org.uk