Kim Jones, the newly appointed co-ordinator, said: "We hope to match trained volunteers based upon locations and need with a blind or partially sighted client."

Anyone interested in the home visiting scheme should contact Kim Jones on 020 89770341.

kingston: Forward thinking Rotarians in Kingston have already elected their president for two years' time.

Hilary Buzasi, who runs the Hotel Antoinette, was elected president of Kingston Rotary Club for the year 2002 to 2003 earlier this month. She will succeed John Watts, who will succeed Janet Bacon who takes over the role at the end of May.

kingston: The mysteries of anaesthesia will be unveiled at an open day at Kingston Hospital next Thursday.

Equipment will be on show in the Day Surgery Unit seminar room at the hospital on Galsworthy Road during National Anaesthesia Day from 10am to 4pm on May 25.

Anaesthetists will also be available to answer questions.

new malden: Edward Davey MP is holding advice sessions for residents on May 19 and 22. The surgery on Friday, May 19, will be held at the Citizens' Advice Bureau in New Malden from 8-10am and the one on Monday, May 22, will be held at 23a Victoria Road, Surbiton at the same time.

malden: All the pupils at Malden Parochial Primary School are to visit the Dome by boat after travelling up to London by train on Thursday, May 25.