Cinnamon Trust is a charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets.

We seek to keep owners and pets together for as long as possible with the help of a network of volunteers who assist when any aspect of day-to-day care poses a problem.

Some volunteers also offer foster care of these pets in their own homes when the elderly or terminally ill face a short spell in hospital.

The Trust also provides a permanent home-from-home sanctuary for companion animals who outlive their owners.

Although we are always seeking volunteers in all parts of the country, we have a particular problem at present in Eastbourne, especially the Langney (BN23) area.

The owners are most concerned because, due to poor health, they are no longer able to exercise their dogs.

We would like to arrange for a rota of people to help these elderly owners but, unfortunately, we do not have enough volunteers.

Potential volunteers should ring 01736 757900 during office hours to register. Alternatively, fax your address to 01736 757010 or by email to admin@cinnamon.org.uk for an information pack.

-Julia Lawrence, Volunteer co-ordinator