Text Box: South Darenth Village Church, New Road. Ben and Gwen 862443 Services every Sunday at 11am Special events for Christmas 16th December 11am Gift Service 18th December 7:30pm Carols by Candlelight 23rd December 5pm Tea and Carols at the flats. Love in a Box. Leaflets are available from the Parish Office or Gwen on 862443 Last date for boxes 28th October. Thank you. Text Box: Victim Support North Kent & Medway is looking for volunteers who are understanding and good listeners and who can get on with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. Anyone can apply. No previous experience of this kind of work is necessary. Victims often need: · Someone to talk to in confidence · Information on police and court procedures · Reassurance and emotional support when attending court · Help with compensation claims · Contact with other local organisations Prospective volunteers are invited to contact us for an informal discussion on what it means to volunteer for the service. An application form is then completed and an Enhanced Criminal Records check and references are followed up. The volunteer basic training is a six-day course. Further training is offered to volunteers once they have gained some experience. Serious crime training is offered in Domestic Violence, Sexual violence and Supporting People Bereaved by Homicide. Throughout the year there is a rolling programme of short workshops, these include Homophobic and Ethnic Minority Crime awareness, Bogus Callers, Drug Awareness, Adult Protection and Bullying. If you think you can help Victim Support please contact us now. 01634 401733 or e-mail northkent.medway@vskent.co.uk