New sponsorship has been unveiled for Waverley's minibus and people carrier.

After 88 years of business in the town, Sylvesters the Jewellers closed at the start of the year, to be replaced with the Jones Family Jewellers.

But it is not just the Talisman Square unit that Jones' - which was founded in 2013 in Leamington Spa - has taken over.

Sylvesters had sponsored the vital transport for the Waverley Road centre for many years, helping to ensure it can continue to provide social contact for the most vulnerable in the community.

Richard Jones of The Jones Family Jewellers (image by Waverley)

The Waverley Minibus and Rifter people carrier vehicles are used to transport members on Tuesdays to Friday each week to The Waverley.

Richard Jones, managing director of The Jones Family Jewellers, said: "If my Grandmother was still alive I would have used the Waverley and it's the reason why I was so happy to sponsor their transport.

"I know my grandmother would have loved their service so I will be always try to help where I can.

"I thank the Waverley for what they are doing to combat loneliness by providing support and a social meeting place."

Waverley is looking for volunteer minibus drivers to join its friendly team.

From left - Waverley Manager Anne Cross, Waverley member Kath Keast, Richard Drabble-Jones Managing Director The Jones Family Jewellers (image via Waverley)

If you have a full driving licence and are between 25 and 70 years please consider driving for Waverley.

As a volunteer driver, you would collect members and drive them to and from Waverley, accompanied by a staff member.

Commitment can be as little as one day per fortnight, and all volunteer drivers are given training on the vehicles.

Contact the manager, Anne Cross on 01926 852365, email: [email protected].

Further details can be found on website www.waverleykenilworth.org.uk.