OKEHAMPTON Medical Centre will be holding flu clinics for all patients over the age of 65 to have their free flu vaccination.

The centre is also encouraging all patients under the age of 65 who have chronic illness, such as heart failure, diabetes or respiratory problems or are immuno-suppressed, to have a flu vaccination. Vaccines are also available for carers.

The flu clinics will be held between 8.30am and noon on October 9 and 16 and November 6 and 13. No appointment is necessary.

Village hall flu clinics will be held between 2pm and 4pm on October 13 in Belstone, October 19 in Sourton, October 26 in South Zeal and November 2 in Exbourne.