COLCHESTER’s Macmillan Cancer Support Centre has made a call for volunteers.

The group, based on Lexden Road, Colchester, is asking for people to help with its services at Essex County Hospital, Colchester General Hospital and Clacton Hospital.

All volunteers will receive appropriate training and are asked to spend a minimum of 2-3 hours once a fortnight.

Contact Peter Carrington or Debbie Farthing on 01206 744401 for more information.