YOUNG volunteers helped blind and partially sighted children strike it lucky when they went 10-pin bowling.

The event was organised by Henshaws Society for the Blind as part of its half-term holiday activities for visually impaired youngsters.

The trip coincided with the run-up to 'Make a Difference Day' (MADD) - the UK's biggest single day of community action. Under the banner 'Madd Challenges for Youth', this year's campaign focused on getting people aged under 25 into volunteering.

Henshaws says it is already fortunate to have a number of enthusiastic young volunteers who support its children and family services. They help visually impaired youngsters and their brothers and sisters get the most out of the charity's holiday club activities.

But the society is still keen to hear from others who would like to get involved in its work.

Jenny Lloyd, Henshaws' community services co-ordinator, says: "We can offer plenty of volunteering opportunities for young people - accompanying young visually impaired adults on organised special events and meals out in Manchester, supporting students in training, and helping with administration tasks.

"In return, we can offer volunteers an opportunity to build up their CVs, gain valuable work experience and simply enjoy helping others and putting something back into the community."

This autumn, Henshaws is embarking on a major campaign to recruit volunteers of all ages in Greater Manchester.

For further details - whatever your age - contact Jenny on 872 1234.