What sort of voluntary work do you do, and where?
I'm a volunteer usher at Theatr Colwyn.

How did you get started?
I saw an ad about four years ago but I couldn't do anything at the time because I was looking after my elderly mother in London. But then they contacted me again two years later to see if I was still interested and so I joined.

I was a bit nervous to begin with. My husband I was a dancer when I was young but when I packed that in, I became a music agent for ten years. Then I moved up to North Wales, so it's nice to be back in the world of theatre.

Glyn was an actor and I'd been to that theatre many times with him, so I didn't know how I'd feel going back there alone after he died. But I spoke to my friends and they said I must give it a go. So I did go along and it was a delight.

How long have you been a volunteer?
For about two years now.

How many hours a week/month do you give?
You can do as little or as much as you want. I've been an usher five times so far and I've really enjoyed it.

What are the best, and worst things about being a volunteer?
It's a great way of meeting like-minded people who are interested in the theatre.

There's a great spirit at the theatre. We had a lovely Christmas dinner which everyone went to, and there was great entertainment. There are also coffee mornings each month for the volunteers to keep up to date with what's going on. Leslie, our coordinator, is fantastic. She works so hard for them.

How can others get involved?
Contact the theatre on 01492 532668.