SOMERSET County Council is marking national LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week this week by holding an information event in Yeovil.

Cllr Frances Nicholson, the cabinet member for children and families at Somerset County Council, said: “We need people from all walks of life to consider fostering or adoption to give children in care loving and secure homes and families.

“We are supporting national LGBT adoption and fostering week to encourage lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to come forward to adopt or foster.”

The event is being held today (Tuesday) at Westlands Leisure Complex from 7-9pm.

A special presentation will be given at around 7.30pm.

To find out more details on adopting and fostering visit the website at www.fosteradoptsomerset.org.uk