MERRIE Maggie is hoping to bring more laughter to 2017 by launching a new club in Dudley.

Maggie Thompson, who runs regular laughter yoga sessions at Wordsley Community Centre, is launching a new venture on Thursday January 19 at the Mata Da Mandir Centre, King Street, Dudley.

The new hour-long session, which starts at 11am, is open to young and old and includes laughter exercises and deep breathing.

Admission is free but donations are welcome to cover the room hire cost.

Maggie said: "Laughter yoga enables people to let go of their worries, ‘to do’ lists and shyness to join in childlike playfulness that brings back the joy of life with eye contact and shared giggles and gaffaws, whilst being energised through deep breathing."

Meanwhile - Maggie's laughter yoga sessions continue in Wordsley, with the next taking place at the community centre at The Green on Monday January 9 from 7pm.

For more information call 07565 218567, email maggiet1951@googlemail.com or check out website www.merriemaggie.co.uk