Volunteers are needed in Ledbury and Malvern for the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association.

The association, or Rukba, is a charity that helps elderly people to stay independent. The charity has a network of volunteer visitors, who offer friendship and practical support to pensioners.

Area representative Sue Roberts said that there are Rukba volunteers living in Ledbury and Malvern and more would be welcome.

Ledbury in particular is being targeted and for details ring 01432 354324.