An over-50s society has been created in Steeton.

The society was set up after a meeting at Steeton Methodist Church revealed there was a need for some older people to get out of their homes and into a new environment.

The club will run social events where people can drop-in, chat and play board games.

Society secretary Sheila Gillet said that thanks to some generous donations, the society had been able to buy board games and a snooker table for its meetings, which take place at the Methodist Church.

She said: "We received £400 from the Community Chest and £217 from the Craven Trust to get the society off the ground.

"We are just overwhelmed with their generosity.

"People were bringing their own board games to the meetings but now we have been able to buy our own, so we would just like to say a big thank you to those organisations.

"There are a lot of older people living on their own who just want to get out for a couple of hours and have a chat.

"Last week we had 25 people turn up and the week before there was only 15, so it shows interest is growing."

The Over 50s Society is having an open day on February 13, from 2-4pm, in the village Methodist Church and anyone over the age of 50 is invited to join the group.

It also plans to advertise the new club by delivering leaflets and posters throughout the village.