Marie Curie is asking Halton residents to hold a ‘blooming great tea party’ to help raise funds for the charity.

It can be as simple as sharing a few cupcakes at your place of work, a vintage inspired tea party or garden party with family and friends.

People are invited to get together in June or July and do something easy and fun for charity.

Marie Curie provides support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.

They offer expert care, guidance and support to help people make the most of their time.

Last year the event raised £667,000, which pays for 33,350 hours of vital nursing care.

Katherine Howell, community fundraiser for Halton said: “Whether you’re the Mary Berry in your family or simply enjoying a brew with friends is more your cup of tea, holding a blooming great tea party is a brilliant and fun way to get together and raise funds for an important cause.

“If you sold just 20 cakes and raised £20, this pays for one hour of nursing care.

“However big or small your tea party, by taking part you will be helping to raise the vital funds that make it possible for Marie Curie Nurses to provide care for people with terminal illnesses at the time when they need it most.”

For more information and to sign up for your free fundraising pack that contains everything you need to make your tea party a success, visit mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty.