DORKING: A charity is holding an open evening to attract more volunteers.

The Brigitte Trust, based in Dorking, is running the introductory evening on September 16.

The charity offers emotional support and practical help at home to individuals and families facing the effects of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

E-mail brigittetrustadmin@btconnect.com or call 01306 881816 for more information.

FOREST GREEN: A 16ft aluminium ladder was stolen from a property in Horsham Road between May 26 and June 8. Call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 if you have information.

SURREY: A campaign to reduce food waste is going on the road.

Surrey Waste Partnership's Love Food Hate Waste initiative offers advice on making the most of leftovers.

For more information visit www.lovefoodsurrey.com

SURREY: New nurses have been recruited to help people with learning disabilities.

The recruitment is by Surrey and Borders Paternership NHS Foundation Trust. The new recruits, known as acute learning disability liaison nurses, have started work in Epsom General Hospital, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Frimley Park Hospital and East Surrey Hospital, Redhill.