DUE to the success of Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS) Befriending service, the charity is urgently seeking male volunteer befrienders to help older men living in the community.

The befriending service sees volunteers who help others enjoy life by visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat, or to go shopping or walking with or to be a companion with whom to go to a local group or activity.

TASS currently has a waiting list of people wanting to use the befriending service, but needs volunteers to come forward to provide the service.

Anyone who has an interest in steam trains, model railways, vintage cars, stamps, coins, military memorabilia, sport or outdoor activities or any other interest or hobby, and could spare a couple of hours a week, is being urged to contact TASS on 01822 616958.

TASS will also be holding a 'find out more' session at the Anchorage Centre in Tavistock on Thursday, June 6 at 2pm.