THE new-look Macclesfield and District Volunteer Centre will be officially opened next week.

Bigger premises at 25-27 Old Park Lane, Macclesfield, will offer an expanded and enhanced service to both existing and potential volunteers and to community groups and organisations across the borough. This will include a drop-in facility three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm.

Previously, the volunteer centre was based in the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) offices at 81 Park Lane.

The Mayor of Macclesfield Borough, Cllr Jim Crockatt, will officially open the new centre on Thursday May 17 at 11am.

Community groups or organisations wanting more information on the facilities can contact Geraldine on 01625 428301.

For more information on the variety of volunteering opportunities available, go to the official opening or call 01625 439736 The expansion has been supported by Community Champions, Macclesfield Borough Council, Awards for All, Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust and Capitol Carpet Company.