VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run guided walks around York’s city walls later this month.

Friends of York Walls will run the event on Residents Weekend - Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26 - when Fishergate Tower and Red Tower, in Foss Islands Road, will be open to the public.

Chris Rainger, from the group, said: “Red Tower has never been open to the public in living memory, so this is a special occasion for all lovers of York’s splendid walls.

“Hopefully, this will be the first of a number of weekends when Red Tower is opened during 2014. We are expecting both towers to be busy, so we would be delighted if you would like to join us as a volunteer guide.”

Training will be given to all volunteers.