Arts Services held a special volunteer evening on January 15 2008.

The evening, which included drinks and a buffet, was to thank all our volunteers for the hard work they do throughout the year.

About 40 people attended the Arts Centre, where they were thanked by Head of Arts Helen Miah, before watching films about Create Studios, the Arts Centre's 50th celebrations, and the Mela.

If you would like to volunteer, you could work with

• the Arts Centre
• Create Studios (contact kphillips@swindon.gov.uk for more information)
• festivals and events (contact llavender@swindon.gov.uk for more information)

For a general information pack listing all our volunteer opportunities, please e-mail the box office.