AS YOU may know, this year is UN International Year of Volunteers.

Countries from around the world have been celebrating the contribution that volunteers make, and encouraging more people to get involved.

It is only fitting, as this special year draws to a close, that we thank everyone here in England who gives their time to support others or improve the environment. The International Year of Volunteers team has produced a special thank you greetings card, which groups and organisations can order, free of charge, and send to their volunteers.

Readers who would like to order cards for their volunteers should visit www.iyv2001england.org (while stocks last). Thank you.

RUTH JOHNSON

IYV 2001 Co-ordinator England

London