ST Margaret’s Hospice has once again teamed up with Somerset Day to encourage friends, colleagues and neighbours to take time out to enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake for a good cause.

All over the county, Great Somerset Tea Party events will be taking place to celebrate Somerset Day, which is promoted by the not-for-profit community interest company Passion for Somerset. 

Everyone is invited to hold their own tea party at work, school or home in the lead-up to Somerset Day, or on the day itself, Saturday, May 11.

Marisa Lovell-Fox, head of fundraising at St Margaret’s Hospice, said: “We had a great response to our first Great Somerset Tea Party last year as people enjoyed the chance to socialise with colleagues and neighbours while supporting their local hospice.

“Thanks to everyone who took part, the Great Somerset Tea Party raised £16,000 – enough to pay for 160 visits to patients in their own homes by our community nurse specialists. We would love to do even better this year.

“Everyone who hosts or attends an event as part of the Great Somerset Tea Party will be helping to ensure care is available to patients and families who are facing a life-limiting illness in our county.”

St Margaret’s Hospice cared for 3,800 people across Somerset affected by a variety of life-limiting illnesses last year. The charity needs to raise £9.5 million each year to deliver its range of care and support for free. 

For more information and to register for a free fundraising pack, go to the Great Somerset Tea Party link on the St Margaret’s Hospice website.