Join our club: The Colcot Darby and Joan club is on the look-out for a new project manager.
MEMBERS of a Barry group are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly person who is committed to volunteering - to save their club from closure following their previous leader's retirement.
Ill health has forced 91-year-old Tom Lafford to call time on his organisational skills and join fellow members at the Colcot Darby and Joan Club in making a plea.
The group, currently 30-strong, meets at St David's Methodist Church, in Winston Road, Barry, at 2.30pm every Monday - except in August when they take a month-long break.
The WRVS recently awarded great-grandfather-of-four Tom with a long-service medal for his 15-year stint at the helm
Tom, of Rutland Close, said: "I didn't know anything about that - I was surprised."
The former driving examiner added: "I was really the treasurer and I did everything else as well."
The project manager is responsible for organising outings, events, speakers and activities.
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Eighty-four-year-old Stella Taylor, of Hinchsliff Avenue, said they would like to hear from an outgoing, friendly person, while Lundy Park resident Peggy Beesley, 87, who has been attending the club for 29 years, added that it was a great place to meet people.
Sharon Andrews, the WRVS Territory Manager for South East Wales, admitted the club may have to close if a volunteer can't be found.
"We are looking for a new club leader on a voluntary basis to take over the responsibility of the club, under WRVS guidance, and there are several volunteers there who would help out," she explained.
"It's a lovely club and we are looking for someone who wants to help make a difference in the community.
"Age doesn't matter - they just need enthusiasm, new ideas and a willingness to help the club."
Anyone interested in volunteering or requiring more details, should contact Sharon Andrews on 01443 413230 or email sharon.andrews@wrvs.org.uk
For details about the WRVS, visit www.wrvs.org.uk
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