A SUPPORT group for people with inflammatory bowel disease is holding its first meeting in Thurrock.

The Basildon and Thurrock IBD Support Group will be meeting on Saturday April 1 from 10.30am until 12.30pm in Headon Hall, Crawford Avenue, Stifford Clays.

The plan is to hold these coffee mornings on the first Saturday of the month in April, May and June, with a view to them becoming a regular event.

There will be discussions about the Crohn's and Colitis conditions.

The group who holds regular meetings for sufferers, friends and family to meet and chat.

For more information about the group email basildonibdgroup@btinternet.com