Volunteers are needed to help collect donations for RSPCA from Friday.

The collections are taking place at the Pets at Home store in Chelmer Village with the Mid Essex Branch from Friday until October 18.

Collecting times are between 9am and 8pm each day and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday.

You can choose to volunteer in a choice of two-hour slots in the week or the weekend during this period.

If you can help or would like further information, please call Clive Vallis, Branch Chairman on 07891 653238 or email vallisc@aol.com