SIR – WRVS would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who have given up their time throughout 2010 to help us support older people across Great Britain.

We would especially like to thank those who battled through the snow to deliver hot meals, ensure shops and cafes at busy hospitals were still able to open and to help out at emergency rest centres set up for stranded motorists.

Our 45,000 volunteers make it possible for us to provide vital services, such as meals at home, transport schemes, Good Neighbours projects and community centres, helping to make Britain a great place to grow old all year round.

Thank you and happy New Year to all your readers!

Ray Koralewski, WRVS service delivery manager for Yorkshire and Humber