NEW members are being invited to join a recently-formed branch of the Round Table.

Founding members of the Pershore Round Table are kick-starting the new year with a series of events, including raft racing, to go karting and curry nights.

The club - exclusively for men - does charity work around the town, such as the Santa sleigh, which last year took place during the Pershore Carnival Fun Run on Sunday, December 18.

Chairman Ian Thorner said: "It was great to see local kid’s faces light up when they saw Santa on his sleigh. We look forward to raising our profile and doing a lot more for Pershore in the years to come."

Founded in 1927, the Round Table provides men aged between 18 and 45 with a place to have fun while supporting their communities.

The Pershore branch was founded by members from other local clubs, but new members are needed.

For more information visit pershore.roundtable.co.uk or search for Pershore Round Table on Facebook.