RESIDENTS are invited to a Reiki talk and practical session with pet dogs on Wednesday evening.

The talk and demo will be given by Sue Mulcahy, a qualified Reiki practioner and Reiki master from Holistic Help in Droitwich.

Reiki healing is the ancient art of natural healing which is a gentle hands on technique.

Everyone is welcome at the free session which has been organised by Redditch Vegetarians & Vegans (RVV).

Kevin White of RVV said: "All animals benefit from the healing powers of Reiki which works on the whole animal to restore the body's natural balance by flowing directly to the source of any imbalance.

"It helps heal on a mental, physical and emotional level, hence maintaining the animal's health and allowing them to be happy, peaceful, relaxed, healthy, calm and stress free.

"For animals that are hyperactive, nervous, recovering from an illness or operation, injured and taking time to recover or having behaviourial problems, Reiki can help."

In the free session, Sue will demonstrate Reiki on one or two members’ dogs and show other owners how they can treat their own pets.

The event will take place from 7.30pm at St Georges Community Hall, St Georges Road, Redditch.

For further details, call RVV on 458395 or visit www.redditchveggies.org.uk.