MORE than 60 guests enjoyed tea and cakes at the Blooming Great Tea Party, held in Chester for the Marie Curie Hospice.

Jul 18 2008 by Ben Coulbeck, Chester Chronicle

The event – hosted by professor John Ellershaw, medical director of the hospice, and his wife Monica – raised more than £550.

Meg Marshall, Cheshire Woman of the Year 2008, officially opened the tea party and presented the raffle prizes.

Jane Wilkinson, community fundraiser for Marie Curie Cancer Care, said: “I would like to thank John and Monica for their hard work and support in organising the tea party.” Everyone can join Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Blooming Great Tea Party celebrations. If you would like to hold your own tea party, call 08700 340 040 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty for your free Blooming Great Tea Party fundraising pack.teaparty for your free Blooming Great Tea Party fundraising pack.