I WOULD like to thank everyone in Devon for their generous support of Marie Curie Cancer Care's Blooming Great Tea Party celebrations this summer.

I hope everyone who held or attended a Blooming Great Tea Party had a fantastic time raising vital funds for the charity.

The money raised from parties held in Devon will allow more Marie Curie nurses to provide free care to terminally ill patients in their own homes.

Marie Curie Cancer Care expects to provide care to around 29,000 terminally ill patients this year which is made possible thanks to the continuing support from the people of Devon.

NATALIE SEARLE Community Fundraising Manager