MARIE Curie is calling on Gloucestershire and Herefordshire residents to get together with friends and family and host a Blooming Great Tea Party between 20-29 June.

Inspired by Britain’s love of baking, hosting a Blooming Great Tea Party, whether big or small is a great excuse to get together with loved ones. Try out a theme for the event or bake some much-loved goodies –it really is up to you.

Marie Curie’s summer fundraising campaign raises vital funds for the charity which provides care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families.

Tea parties across the UK have raised over £4.5 million since the campaign started in 2008.

Chrissy Perkins, community fundraiser at Marie Curie said: “Every pound raised will help Marie Curie Nurses care for someone living with a terminal illness locally and their family.”

  • To register your Blooming Great Tea Party or for tea party inspiration visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or call 0800 716 146.