Do you have a hearing loss, or Tinnitus, would you like to meet 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 will be on Wednesday 15th December. For more information about this Group please call Elaine Spiteri on 01905 756301 or email elainespiteri@deafdirect.org.uk or Sally Earley details below.

Are you struggling with housing and debts? Are you homeless? Do you need someone to talk to? If so, why not go to Stonhall – Advice & Support Service whose next meeting at Evesham Library will take place on 21st December from 12.30 to 2.30pm – please ask for Stonham at the desk, or if you prefer ring them on 0845 155 0395.

Are you a carer? If you voluntarily look after someone who is ill, disabled or frail and cannot manage without your help you are a carer. The person you care for may be a relative, neighbour or friend and may not even live with you. If you need any help please get in touch with Carers Action Worcestershire on 0300 012 4272.

The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Evesham needs more volunteers. Help is needed on any day from Monday to Saturday, and you give as much or as little time to suit yourself, no experience is needed as training will be provided. For more information please contact Darren Samuel on 01386 442565 or Sally Earley details below.

Why not visit Evesham Country Market in Wallace House foyer every Friday morning until they close for Christmas on Friday 17th December. The Country Market offers a wide range of fresh home-made Christmas cakes and pastries, meat and fruit pies, preserves and local honey. Also local free range eggs, fresh vegetables, house and garden plants at reasonable prices – all excellent Christmas presents.

Don’t forget Evesham Volunteer Centre will be closed for our Christmas Break from Thursday December 23 and will reopen at 9.30a.m. on Tuesday January 4. If you have a transport request during this period please ring the office as soon as possible, thank you.

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