Staff at the TSB Ross-on-Wye branch, led by Branch Manager Chris Hales, Michelle Gardiner, Alan Gardner and Gill Jones have chosen Home-Start Herefordshire to be their charity of the year.

They have raffled a hamper and with help from their loyal customers they decorated their Christmas tree. In exchange for a small donation customers could choose to hang a star on their Christmas tree in memory of a loved one. There was also the opportunity to buy a Reindeer for their own Christmas tree, which Michelle made herself with either a red chocolate or lolly as the nose. The branch has raised over £860 so far in support of the local charity.

Home-start Herefordshire has been in the county for 34 years, offering a valuable service to families struggling with today’s issues, including: parenting skills, isolation, a childs behaviour, abuse, bereavement and many more situations where a volunteer will visit once a week for two to three hours to offer support, guidance and friendship, helping the families overcome situations they find themselves in.

To find out more about the good work of Home-Start Herefordshire call 01432 371212.