Pull on your oven gloves and raise money for Marie Curie

Mel Giedroyc, who is fronting this year’s Marie Curie Day campaign

Marie Curie and Mel Giedroyc are calling on the people of Rochdale to throw a Blooming Great Tea Party this June and help provide vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families.

Lynn Partridge, Community Fundraiser for Rochdale at Marie Curie said: “Throwing a Blooming Great Tea Party is a piece of cake and tonnes of fun. Whether you’re Team Baker and dazzling guests with you own homemade creation or part of Team Faker and buying in your favourite treats, the money you raise will help us reach more of the people in Rochdale who need us. And when you sign up, I’ll be on hand to help with all the brewing advice, icing tips and fundraising know how you need.”

The money raised at Blooming Great Tea Parties will ensure Marie Curie’s support line is there for anyone affected by a terminal illness. The charity has recently added clinical support to the service, which means people from anywhere in the country can speak to a Marie Curie nurse, whether they have a terminal illness or are concerned for a loved one who does. The money raised will also help fund the vital research Marie Curie does, and help provide hands on nursing care to more people at the end of their lives.

Mel Giedroyc, who is fronting this year’s campaign, said: “Marie Curie’s wonderful nurses and support line heroes need you to bake up a storm this June and raise a few quid at a Blooming Great Tea Party. I know people love a good natter over a cup of tea, who doesn’t? That’s why I’m supporting Marie Curie’s campaign.

“It’s a simple way to get together with your chums and raise money for people with a terminal illness. It’s a vital cause, so whether you invite the town over for a croquembouche or catch up with pals over a pack of party rings, Marie Curie needs you to raise a cuppa and some money this June.

“If you’d rather fake it than bake it, here’s my tip. Get yourself a shop bought Victoria sponge, shake it around the shopping bag to ‘distress’ the edges, sprinkle it with icing sugar, dot some fresh strawberries on top and pass it off as your own. There you go chums, mum’s the word. Keep that one to yourself!”             

To receive your fundraising pack ring 0800 716 146 to pledge your allegiance or sign up online:

• www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty