A CHARITY is appealing for the return of its banner.

Home-Start Swindon, a Milton Road-based charity, which provides advice and support for families, had their three feet by 15ft banner stolen sometime between Tuesday, Decem-ber 30, and Friday, January 2.

The white banner with red and blue writing was attached to railings in Great Western Way.

It displayed the message Home-Start Needs Volunteers.

Jan Aylward, senior organiser, said: "The banner cost about £100 and was displaying a serious message because we urgently need volunteers and the way to get that message across is through continued advertising."

Anyone with information can call Home-Start on 01793 613886.