PEOPLE in South Somerset are being invited to attend a national children’s charity’s AGM this month to find out more about the work it does.

bibic is hosting its AGM on Friday, December 19 from 3pm until 4pm at its headquarters at Old Kelways on Somerton Road in Langport and everyone is invited.

Jon Shoesmith, Interim CEO and Family Services Manager at bibic, said: “We host an annual meeting at our premises and invite people from the community to come along and find out more about the work that we do.

“We have been in Langport since January, after moving from Bridgwater, and we have received some great support from people in the area so we’d like to open our doors to them.

"Anyone is welcome to come along and chat to our staff about the different services we offer.”

Anyone who would like to attend should email Jon at jon.shoesmith@bibic.org.uk. Anyone who can’t attend should contact Jon to arrange another visit in the New Year.

bibic helps children and young people aged from six months to 18-years-old with conditions affecting their development and learning abilities to achieve their potential for a happier and more fulfilled life.

These include developmental conditions such as Autism, Cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and brain injury.

Jon added: “Our Board of Trustees will be present at the meeting and will report on the financial accounts of the year, a retrospect on the year past and an overview of their plans for the year ahead.

“During the meeting there will also be free tea and coffee for attendees.

"We hope lots of people come along as it would be great to get to know the community a little bit better and to also spread the word about what we do and our exciting plans for the future.”

bibic has a national assessment centre located in Somerset. Its therapists work closely with families to create a therapy programme, which provides them with the skills and strategies to support their child or children.

If you would like to support bibic’s work and wish to make a £5 donation to the charity, please text KIDS02 £5 to 70070 or for a £10 donation text KIDS02 £10 to 70070.

The Annual General Meeting will take place at bibic’s headquarters at Old Kelways on Somerton Road, Langport on Friday, December 19 from 3pm until 4pm.

For more information, call bibic on 01458-253344, visit bibic.org.uk, follow the charity on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bibic_charity or log on to http://on.fb.me/18Cg8j2.