PENSIONERS have been invited to attend their own parliament in Blackpool.

Held over three days at the Winter Gardens in July, the event, will include different speakers. Groups wishing to attend should call the National Pensioners convention on 0207 431 9820.

More than 3000 people went last year and more expected to arrive for the 2003

Changing government policy on pensions, health and transport will be top of the agenda, with issues surrounding crime and post offices also being tackled.