THE British Red Cross will be holding its annual Red Cross Week from May 3-9.

Collections will be taking place t h r o u g h o u t Somerset’s towns and villages during the week and The British Red Cross is currently appealing for volunteers to help collect and spare a couple of hours to raise vital funds for the charity.

The money raised will go towards Red Cross services, such as the transport and escort service, which helps people travel to vital medical appointments and the wheelchair loan service for people who have lost their mobility due to accidents or illness.

Anyone interested in either collecting, raising funds or would like more information on Red Cross Week should please contact Sarah Washington on 01823-273713 or email swashington @redcross.org.uk