Grandparents needed!
Catherine Gaunt
Wednesday, April 3, 2002
Young children without relatives nearby can enjoy a visit from 'grandma', thanks to a unique scheme. Catherine Gaunt reports The ad in the magazine read simply, 'Volunteer grandparents needed for young children'. Already a bit of a grandmother expert, Mrs Tayibat Salu decided to find out more. As she explains, 'When you have a family like mine and you see another, you want to help them. I have 13 grandchildren and I am hoping for more!' she tells me, laughing.
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