A POPULAR community venture is seeking volunteers after the retirement of a much valued member.

After three years Diane Duhamel has retired from volunteering duties with the Friends of Hardie Park in Stanford-le-Hope.

During that time she has become famous for her salmon quiche, reading stories to the toddlers of SS17 on a Monday and as a finance administrator extraordinaire.

If you are interested in volunteering and have a flair for finance admin you are asked to get in touch. By offering your time and helping out it doesn't mean you have signed up forevermore.