UTTLESFORD District Council has appealed to people living in Great Dunmow and surrounding villages to help it find volunteers for the town’s day centre.

A recent recruitment drive by the centre, in Chequers Lane, failed to secure a single helper and UDC has said it is baffled by the lack of interest.

The centre needs a new treasurer, bookings clerk and chairman by the end of March, when a new committee is due to take over.

Wendy Barron, chairman of the Dunmow Day Centre Committee, said: “All these roles are vital to the running of the centre.

“I would dearly love to hear from anyone who feels they could take one of the positions on – volunteers need not commit to helping out every week.”

For more information contact Wendy direct on 01371 859803 or e-mail daycentres@uttlesford.gov.uk