A BROADWAY museum has proved so popular since it opened six months ago that it is need of more volunteers.

The number of people visiting The Gordon Russell Museum is increasing by the day and consequently more helpers are needed to meet the demand.

Design legend Sir Terence Conran cut the ribbon at the official opening of the museum in April but it opened its doors to the public for the first time in January.

Currently, the Russell Square museum, which celebrates the life and work of the influential furniture designer, is getting between 20 and 30 visitors a day. This has included students on school trips, tourists visiting Broadway and enthusiasts of British design.

Manager John Watton said: "It is picking up. At the moment we are averaging about 150 people a week."

The museum has 40 volunteers who help out on a regular basis but is appealing for more to lend a hand as the holiday period approaches.

Mr Watton added: "We would appreciate some help."

Help is needed on the reception desk, dealing with general inquiries and answering people's questions.

The museum's collection includes furniture, metal-work and glassware covering 60 years of craftsmanship and dedication to design.

Visitors can also enjoy an array of photographs, graphics and explanatory material and make use of an archive containing over 1,000 drawings, original catalogues and a complete photographic record of furniture made by the company.

If you are interested and can spare a day or half a day contact Mr Watton at the museum on 01386 854695 or email grussellmuseum@btinternet.com.