Don’t forget – Evesham Volunteer Centre is holding another of their very popular “Rumbles in the Jumble” this Saturday October 16 at Badsey Remembrance Hall, doors open at 2pm, entrance fee 20p.

Volunteers will be needed to help run Evesham “Cards for Good Causes” shop. For more information contact Evesham Volunteer Centre on 01386 40165.

Next Step – helping you get on in work and life. Getting the right advice is so important. That’s where Next Step can help. They provide free and friendly advice that has already helped millions of people improve their working lives. Help is available online, over the phone or face to face with one of their professionally qualified careers advisers. To find out more search online for Next Step or call 0800 100 900.

Chernobyl 2000 is a local registered charity that provides support to social centres, orphanages, schools and hospitals in Belarus in the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. They are desperate for support with sorting, packing, and the loading of vehicles for their next convoy to Belarus. If you would like to know how you can help please contact Tony Bradstock on 07754 914625. Alternatively, call 01386 870262 and leave a brief message and contact number or contact Sally Earley details below.

Do you remember what it was like when your children were little i.e. sleepless nights, teething, and the tantrums of the “terrible twos”? Are you a parent/grandparent? Could you offer friendly support to a family in a situation like this for a few hours a week? There will be a short informal course of preparation. If you are interested in attending this course or would like to find out more contact Sally Earley, details below.

Do you have a hearing loss, or Tinnitus, would you like to meet new people? If so, why don’t you join Deaf Direct’s “Chat and Share” group. The Evesham Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2.00 to 3.30pm at Evesham Library, Oat Street, Evesham, so the next meeting with be on Wednesday 20th October. For more information about the Chat and Share Group please call Elaine Spiteri on 01905 746301, or email elainespiteri@deafdirect.org.uk or contact Sally Earley details below.

For more details about the above voluntary work opportunities and many others please contact Sally Earley our Volunteer Co-ordinator at Evesham Volunteer Centre on 01386 40165 email volunteering@eveshamvolunteers.org.uk or call into our office at “The Lodge” Rear of Dresden House, Brick Kiln Street, Evesham WR11 4AA, telephone 01386 45035 for the Transport Office, or for general enquiries please ring 01386 40165, open weekdays 9.30 to 1pm