THE new Vale Stoma Support Group (VSSG) held its first meeting on October 8 at Dursley Methodist Church, Community Rooms when there was a lively discussion on diet.

Those present volunteered to encourage others to join this mutual support group.

Anyone in the Stroud District Council area with any type of stoma or caring for someone with a stoma is welcome to join the group.

For details of future meeting please email jfn.dursley@gmail.com or text 07941827393.