Ten volunteers spent a Friday afternoon at the Age UK day centre chatting to Canterbury’s senior citizens.

The volunteers, who study at the University of Kent, took time out of their studies to share stories with the local residents using the centre, as part of a programme of volunteering opportunities organised by Kent Union – the Students’ Union.

Friendships are beginning to develop between the students and senior citizens as the trips to the centre become more frequent, with more and more volunteers willing to give up their free time to spend it with those who need company the most.

Kent Union Volunteer Hannah Sherbrock-Cox said: “I had such a lovely time at Age UK- it was so much fun to have a good old natter with some lovely ladies and learn all their nuggets of wisdom they have gained in their lives.”

The next visit to Age UK Canterbury will take place on Friday 13th March, if you would like to get involved please email volunteering.