Appeals: The Newent Association for the Disabled

The Newent Association for the Disabled, formed 10 years ago, is appealing for funds to finish the interior of its new headquarters and meeting-place. Having raised pounds 230,000, the association, which aims to help physically handicapped and elderly people living in Newent and villages in the North Forest of Dean, needs a further pounds 40,000 to complete the building. The association provides recreational activities, such as outings and arts and crafts, holidays and swimming, to some 65 local people - companionship is a high priority for the housebound - as well as a Dial-A-Ride scheme with seven minibuses for essential transportation. About 50 volunteers run these services. The new headquarters would bring the association's activities under one roof.

Newent Association for the Disabled, 6 Graces Pitch, Bury Bar, Newent, Gloucestershire GL18 1SU, telephone 0531 820078.

Joanna Gibbon

The Independent welcomes details of appeals from readers. They should be sent in writing (no more than 100 words) to Gazette (Appeals), The Independent, 40 City Road, London EC1Y 2DB (fax 071-956 9358). Please include a daytime telephone number.