St Richard's Hospice is offering people the chance to save money, paper and time this Christmas by sending seasons greetings in a way that will also help the charity.

Office workers, community organisations, clubs, schools and other groups are being urged to sign up for the St Richard's Christmas Poster initiative.

The charity's fund-raising assistant Joanna Street said: "This is a great way to save paper, time and money by writing your seasonal messages to friends and colleagues on one of our giant Christmas card posters.

"And if you make a donation to the hospice your money will help us care for patients and their families in South Worcestershire who are living with cancer and other life-threatening illness."

Last year, 100 firms signed up for the poster, raising over £4,200 for the hospice.

St Richard's Hospice is currently trying to raise £5.25m for a brand new unit with beds. It currently occupies a building on London Road, Worcester which is too small and only suitable for day patients.

For more information or to request a Christmas poster please e-mail appeals@strichards.org.uk or call Joanna or Alison in the fund-raising department at St Richard's on 01905 763963.