Many people were horrified when they saw pictures of starving victims of African famine in the Eighties.

They put their hands in their pockets and purses to provide millions of pounds in relief. But actor Deryk Parkin did more.

He matched himself with a small African boy called Lovemore in Zimbabwe in a move which changed both of their lives.

Deryk set up the Lovemore Trust and helped many other children with problems in the country. Some of them followed Lovemore himself in getting educated.

Now, because of the worsening crisis in Zimbabwe, the emphasis is back on helping youngsters stay alive.

Lovemore himself has repaid Deryk's investment in him by running the African end of the charity.

The Argus tells their story today and it is an inspiring one. We can't all do as much as Deryk but perhaps we could put our hands in our pockets once more to help.