This drive will be to recruit new volunteers as well as re-register former volunteers.

The home reopened in September after major renovations and is in need of volunteers in an array of areas -- to assist with the day-to-day operation of the home, special events, fundraising, office an clerical support, tutors, maintenance and persons to become buddies for some of the residents.

"If you have a day, a week or a few hours to help make a difference in the lives of our children and become involved in community service, we invite you to join our volunteer programme by attending a general meeting at the Cathedral Hall on Wednesday June 4 at 5.30 p.m.. You will be able to register as a Sunshine League visitor at that time,'' a league spokesperson said.

For further information or to have a volunteer application faxed contact Karyn Hodgson or Rebecca Emory at 292-4361.

*** The Reach to Recovery organisation, an early support group for women who have concerns about breast cancer, will have a new co-ordinator as of June 30. Mary Coleman currently assistant co-ordinator will replace Sharon McMahon who is returning to Canada to live.

The organisation has 21 trained volunteers who are available to visit, on a one to one basis, any women who may be in the early stages of a breast cancer diagnosis.

All of the volunteers are survivors of breast cancer themselves. The women offer emotional support and provide several booklets which help answer the many questions which arise. All visits are strictly confidential.

"It means so much to talk to someone who has already been there. I remember when I first had my surgery in the US a Reach to Recovery volunteer made contact with me and it made the world of difference to me.

"We have already helped several women now that reach to Recovery is available here in Bermuda and that's what it's all about,'' Mrs. Coleman said. To contact the Reach to Recovery organisation call 296-5517 and leave your name and a contact number. All calls answered within 24 hours.

*** Aberfeldy Nurseries recently sponsored the Island's first Ornamental Horticulture training programme.

The programme, which met two evenings a week and for eight months at the Arrowroot Factory in the Botanical Gardens, involved students from various Bermudian companies.

As well as Aberfeldy Nurseries, representatives from the Southampton Princess Hotel, Gibbons Gardens, Brighton Nursery, the National Trust, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Parks Department and Castle Harbour Golf Club participated.

Certificates in Professional Horticulture Training were awarded to all students that maintained at least a 70 percent average throughout the programme.