COLDEN Common’s local village agent is calling for an extra pair of hands to help older residents.

For the last six months Richard Saunders has been single-handedly helping people plan excursions using their free bus passes, organised free home fire safety checks in conjunction with Hampshire Fire and Rescue, and has even helped to lower people’s utility bills.

Anyone interested in helping Mr Saunders is urged to contact him on 01962 714178 or via the freephone number 0800 328 7154.