P486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/21 VOLUNTEER NEWS 1/6 Sundjrland's midweek Conservation Volunteers do a wide variety of work in and around Sundjrland. The group meets Wednesdays and Thursdays outside Sundjrland railway station between 0915 and 0930. It's a chance to learn new skills, training is given and all you need is strong footwear, a packed lunch and lots of enthusiasm. Address for info - page 6 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West AwarenessP486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 23:38/44 2/6 How about helping with fundraising for the British Heart Foundation? The Kent branch of the charity is holding a flag day in Bromley and Beckjnham on Saturday 1 August and needs volunteers to help sell flags. The British Heart Foundation encourages and finances research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disjasj. Address for more info - page 6 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West AwarenessP486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 22:35/43 3/6 Shell has produced a free information guide called 'Getting Help' as part of its Better Britain campaign. The guide is full of ideas and advice for community and environmental projects and includes an application form for grants of up to £750. Whjthjr you're just looking for ideas or already deep into project planning, 'Getting Help' is a useful resource. Address for more info - page 6 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West AwarenessP486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/27 4/6 Green-fingered volunteers are needed in the Rugby area to offer practical help for a special needs project. This is a new voluntary scheme which is being developed to give people with disabilities a chance to get involved in gardening activities. If you think you can help with this project, which is based in Rzton Gardens, contact the Volunteer Centre. Address for more info - page 6 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West AwarenessP486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 23:44/43 5/6 The Fawcett Society is an organisation which is working to promote equal opportunities for women. The group is currently holding a recruitment drive in the London area. The Fawcett Society works for the economic and social indjpjndjnce of women, especially through the revision of tax and pension laws and the extension of child care. Address for more info - page 6 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West AwarenessP486 CEEFAX 486 Sat 11 Jul 23:49/42 6/6 Get involved! Write for information about any of the items featured in this section. Send an A5 saj marked CF/555 to Angie McDonough, Information Officer, The Volunteer Centre UK, 29 Lower King's Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2AI. Contact Angie if you want to feature something about volunteering in this section - only written requests please. Your letters are on page 481 By CSV Media with support of Midlands Electricity - North East Yours South West Awareness