On Friday 24 September Dorothy House Hospice Care would love for members of the public to join in and be part their biggest Tea Party.

The whole community is invited to get involved by either hosting or attending a Dorothy's Biggest Tea Party or coffee morning at home, in their workplace, at the gym or even virtually. The idea is to have fun, bring people together, eat lots of cakes and raise funds to support the vital end of life care our local Hospice provides to the community.

Community and Events Fundraiser at Dorothy House Hospice Care Verity Clark, said: "Hosting a tea party or coffee morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. Support from our local community has never been needed more and getting involved has the power to raise vital funds for those facing a life limiting illness. The official date is 24 September, but anyone can hold their event whenever they like. We hope as many of our community will get involved to help our amazing charity."

Angela Sadler from Chippenham commenting about hosting her own Dorothy's Tea Party said: "My husband Richard was cared for by Dorothy House. Nineteen months after he passed away, we decided to mark his birthday with a Dorothy's Tea Party and raise funds for Dorothy House. Friends kindly offered help and donated delicious cakes. I advertised the event to friends on Facebook and, as well as those who paid to come, other friends who lived too far away sent contributions. We had such fun on the day setting up and serving our guests. Everyone who came commented on how much they'd enjoyed it and our final total raised was £798."

Dorothy House Hospice Care provides free, palliative and end of life care across 700 square miles, serving a population of 550,000 people in Bath & North East Somerset, Wiltshire and parts of Somerset. Their services are provided whenever and wherever they are needed: at home, in the hospice at Winsley, or in the community.

To register for an exclusive Tea Party pack click HERE : the Dorothy House site

Or you can get in touch by emailing: [email protected] or call the Dorothy House Fundraising Team on 01225 721480. Packs will be sent out a few weeks before the main event on 24 September.