A week of special events has been launched to mark the vital contribution of volunteers at Noble's Hospital.

There are more than 100 people who give their free time to provide a wide range of services both in the hospital itself and in the community.

As part of the celebrations there will be a musical recital by volunteers from the Healing Arts programme, a thanksgiving service and a celebration tea.

Volunteers services manager Alison Lester they're a very special group of people.