The Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett has postponed an event for pensioners amid coronavirus fears.

The senior citizens' tea due to be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Memorial Hall but has been put on hold.

Announcing the news on Facebook, it said: “Because of the threat of the coronavirys, the Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett Town have felt it advisable to postpone the Senior Citizens' Tea.

“The club felt that with the threat of the coronavirus seeming to increase, it would be unwise to continue with it at this time.

“This is a great disappointment to the club.”