THIS year the British Red Cross has been able to make a real difference to the lives of people in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, thanks to your readers' help.

But we must also remember the work our colleagues in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are doing around the world, especially in Sudan.

At this time of year, I hope you will remember the Red Cross and the valuable work we do. We count on your support and generosity to help us to help. Visit www.redcross.org.uk/sudan or call into your local Red Cross office to learn more about our work. Thank you.

ANNIE BIBBINGS,

Operations Director Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire,

British Red Cross.