Whitby's Cancer Research Shop on Baxtergate is appealing for stock.

You can drop off any unwanted clothes and goods or call (01947) 820189 to have them picked up.

They also need volunteers. Phone or drop in for more information.

Here's Danny the manager:

The Child Contact Centre at Pavilion Square in Scarborough offers children from separated families along the Yorkshire Coast, the chance to meet with an absent parent.

They need volunteers to help run contact sessions.

If you can spare some time, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays, please call Helen Evans on (01723) 377388.

No experience is necessary, training will be provided.

Here's Helen with more about their search for volunteers and how Legal Aid changes may affect you:

The Arthritis Research UK shop on Newborough in Scarborough are looking for donations of stock and volunteers.

Here's Andy to tell us more:

 
Find out more by dropping in at the shop or by calling (01723) 351444.

Scarborough's RSPCA branch are looking to re-home all sorts of animals including cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Lesley Waters is the secretary of the local branch:

 
Call (01723) 369804 to find out more.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for fundraising volunteers in Scarborough.

Here's Sharon Oakley to tell you more:

 
Their shop at 69 Newborough, Scarborough is also looking for donations of clothes, bags, shoes, books, CD's, DVD's and bric-a-brac. 

Drop off donations at the shop, or call (01723) 503901 to arrange a collection.

Bridwatch helps tackle crime in Bridlington, providing advice and information to individuals and Neighbourhood Watch groups at their base on Quay Road.

You can drop in to see them 10-4 Monday to Saturday, or email nhwbridlington@gmail.com.

Here's the new Chairman Mike Beaumont:

Scarborough & District Dial-A-Ride provides transport for older people and people with disabilities in and around the Scarborough & Filey area.

They're looking for volunteer drivers and passenger escorts. Drivers need to be over 21, but passenger escorts need only to be over 18. Ideally, you'll be able to work at least one full day a week.

Full training and support is given.

If you enjoy getting out and meeting people and want to get involved call Julie or Tim on (01723) 354434.

Here's Julie Banks to tell us about Dial-a-ride:

There are Sue Ryder Charity Shops raising money to provide care for people with life-limiting illnesses in Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and Filey.

They're always looking for stock donations.

Here's Fran, manager of the shop in Falsgrave Road, Scarborough to tell us more.

If you can help Fran collecting stock donations, call (01723) 503594.

To find out about volunteering opportunities, drop in at your local branch.

The Barnardo's shop on Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough are looking for donations of stock including clothing, books, small electrical goods and bric-a-brac.

The shop is open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 10-4 on Sundays.

You can call (01723) 371608.

Here's Jenny the manager:

St Catherine's Hospice are always looking for volunteers for their charity shops along the Yorkshire Coast.

Volunteers need to have customer service skills and if possible a basic computer knowledge.

There are also opportunties to undertake an NVQ in retail.

If you're interested, just call into the shops or phone Debbie Jewison on (01723) 356029.

Here's Debbie to explain a little more:

Scarborough Blind & Partially Sighted Society Shop on Falsgrave Road, Scarborough are looking for volunteers to join their team.

The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9.45am - 4.45pm.

You can work hours to suit, sorting, ironing and cashiering.

Good customer service is a must.

Great for getting back into work and building confidence.

Please call Sue, Jane or Ellis on (01723) 378214.

Scarborough Food Bank

Scarborough Food Bank is newly established charitable organisation, the aim of which is to provide food parcels to families in time of crisis, the vunerable elderly and the homeless of Scarborough.

Any and all donations of non-perishable foods would be most gratefully received at the Salvation Army Hall on Alma Parade, Scarborough between 10 and 2 weekdays.

PDSA based on Westborough, Scarborough are looking for stock.

You can drop off donations or arrange a collection on (01723) 503310.

Whitby's Trinity Day Centre

The Trinity Day Centre offers crafts, quizzes, bingo, dominoes and many other social activities for older people in Whitby and the surrounding villages.

The Centre has its own minibus offering a door to door pick up/drop off service.

They're fundraising to keep it running. 

Anyone that would like to donate can call Shirley on (01947) 601548.

SCARBOROUGH DISTRICT TALKING NEWS AUDIO BOOK LIBRARY

Scarborough District Talking News Audio Book Library has a large selection of specially adapted Audio Books available for loan to visually impaired people. These books are available on cassette, CD and USB memory stick.

If any visually impaired people would like to take advantage of this free service please call (01723) 377524.

Also if anyone has Audio books they no longer require and would like to donate them to us please call.