CUB scouts in Worcester have been doing good deeds to help Acorns turn its new children's hospice into a home from home.

The 2nd Worcester Green Pack in St John's raised £140 by holding a bring and buy sale and their donation will now be used by the charity to buy toys for the new hospice, being built in Bath Road, near the city centre.

Arkala Lynn Carpenter said all the cubs, including Peter Davison - whose brother Robert will benefit from the hospice when it opens early next year - worked really hard to make the event a success.

"They did their own publicity and put posters up in their schools," she said.

"Helping other people and thinking of others before themselves is a big part of being a cub scout, so they are really pleased that their fund-raising efforts will help other children who do not have as much as they do."

Fran Winterbourn, Acorns' community fund-raiser, said the money the cubs raised would be used to buy toys.

"Creating a warm and cheerful environment in the hospice with lots of activities and things for the children to enjoy is very important," she added.

The hospice will provide respite and terminal care for 250 life-limited children from Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire as well as bereavement support for parents and siblings.

Building work on the project is almost complete and Acorns now needs to equip and furnish the hospice to create a homely and welcoming environment for the children and families.

If you would like to make a donation call 01905 767676.