Volunteers can join a new Time Bank scheme for the Braintree district.

Members of the scheme can volunteer their time and skills to help others and then ‘bank’ the hours to receive help at a later date.

People can do anything from collecting shopping for an elderly neighbour to helping someone set up a new computer.

In return, they may need someone to water their plants while they are on holiday, or have someone teach them how to take up some curtains.

An information drop-in session will take place on Monday, November 24, at Causeway House, Braintree, from 11am to 2pm.

For more information contact Kryshia Fuller on 01376 552525 ext 2313 or email timebank@braintree.gov.uk.