Strong volunteers are needed to help load a lorry with gifts for children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Westbury-based charity Cher-nobyl Children in Need is packing the lorry at 9am on Friday. Goods heading to Belarus include hospital beds, exercise books, school tables and kitchen equipment.

Volunteers will be needed until 10.30am and refreshments will be provided. For details call organiser Adrian Walker on (01373) 858584.