A CHARITY which assist people with hearing difficulties have set up two new help groups.

Hearing Help Essex has organised the walk-in groups at Springfield Green Clinic, Springfield, starting on January 13 and running on the second Monday of each month from 10am to 12noon.

Another group at the Village Hall in The Green, Writtle, begins on January 16 and will run every third Thursday of the month from 9.30am to 10.30am.

During the sessions, volunteers will be on hand to help test and clean hearing aids.

For more information, call 01245 348440 or visit www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk.