AN INVENTOR facing the big five-oh is fighting for the future of the over forties.

David Morton, who lives in Adlington and who is 50 next year, is fed up and frustrated with older people being overlooked in the workplace.

He wants to hear from 40-somethings, potential employees, advisors and venture capitalists to exchange business ideas and proposals to form a "giant friendly society" on a worldwide scale called 40PLUS International.

David, an electronics and computer systems expert, explained: "Many of us have more than 20 years of work experience in managerial, business and director roles.

"Bringing together such people with potential employers or business backers, from Chorley to Transylvania, could change the lives of thousands of redundant older people.

"This vulnerable group should be represented and encouraged to expand to maximise their potential, and they need a specific sort of help to do this.

"In my experience, there is a negative response to the over 40s which is a form of discrimination. We are highly skilled, experienced, reliable and can look after our own."

David - whose own invention ideas include special dancing lights for disco-goers, an anti-collision system for aircraft on the ground, and easy open boxes - is also appealing for help with start-up funds and is looking for local backers.

To find out more contact David on (01257) 474223 or surf the 40PLUS pages on: http://www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/40plus.r

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