DOGS Trust will be offering free health checks.

Hippings Vale Community Centre in Oswaldtwistle will host the drop in session where a veterinary nurse will carry out basic health checks including nail clipping, eyes, ears, teeth and weight checks.

Alongside the health check, the team will provide advice on diet, training and neutering.

Each owner will be provided with a responsible dog ownership pack, including handy tips and useful resources and a free goodie pack.

The team will offer free on-the-spot microchipping for dogs that aren’t yet chipped, which is a legal requirement as of April 2016.

No appointment will be required but please keep your dog on a lead when attending our Community Events.

The event will take place on April 9 from 11am until 3pm.

All breeds of dogs will be welcome whether a pup or adult, however Dogs Trust will not chip active hunting hounds or litters of puppies.