Alan Titchmarsh throws his support behind Tea Party
Television star Alan Titchmarsh has thrown his support behind The Blue Cross Tea Party.
The gardening expert is urging animal lovers to pop the kettle on and help support this much-loved event.
Scores of people have signed up to hold a Tea Party on Friday 14 May and lots of our adoption centres and shops are hosting their own events too.
Alan says: "The Blue Cross Tea Party combines the best of British - our love of tea and pets.
"To take part all you need to do is hold a Tea Party with friends, family or anyone you like and ask your guests to make a donation in return for tea and delicious edibles.
"Your party can be as lavish or as modest as you like, and if like me, you're partial to a spot of gardening, what better way to show off those blooms than with a garden party!
"Every penny you raise will go towards the tireless work carried out at Blue Cross veterinary hospitals and animal adoption centres across the country."
Alan adds: "As someone who has always had a variety of pets I know what love and company they can bring, and I'm proud to be supporting an organisation that helps to keep pets and people together."
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