Many readers in the Wimborne area are grateful to John Griffin who, for the last 20 years, has ensured they have plenty of books to read.

At a recent afternoon tea party held at Wimborne Library, John, a Home Library Service volunteer was presented with a badge for 20 years of volunteering by Maria Jacobson, RVS Service manager for Dorset and BCP Home Library Service.

Other volunteers in this long serving team (who were unable to attend) were Pat Watkins and Jill Blakemore, who received a 15-year medal, and Coreen Barnett from Corfe Mullen Library who received a 10-year badge.

Mr Griffin spoke about his joy in volunteering, visiting those unable to get to the library and providing them with books, a friendly smile and a listening ear.

Ms Jacobson who presented the badge together with a bouquet of flowers, said: “The Home Library Service means so much to the people who receive it. Anyone who struggles to get to the library to get their books can apply to join for free: books and talking books are chosen carefully for each person at the library and delivered by an RVS volunteer every three weeks.”

To get in touch please phone the RVS Office on 01305 236666, e-mail Maria on maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or contact your local library.