AS the first daffodils of the year bloom, the Farnham Fundraising Group for terminal illness charity, Marie Curie is appealing for people to volunteer to collect for the Great Daffodil Appeal in March.

Volunteering for just two hours to give out daffodil pins in return for a donation can help Marie Curie Nurses be there for people living with a terminal illness in their own homes.

The Great Daffodil Appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, which takes place throughout March, but the charity needs people to sign up to volunteer now.

Actress Jane Horrocks, who volunteered her time to voice a radio and TV ad for the appeal, said: “This March the charity needs more than 24,000 volunteers to make the Great Daffodil Appeal happen.

“Please give up some of your time to ensure that Marie Curie Nurses can continue to provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness, at a time when they need it most. Together we can make every daffodil count this March.”

Linda Lawrence, chairman of Farnham Fundraising Group, added: “We have had wonderful support from the people of Farnham over the last two years, since we started fundraising, so many of you have helped us with collections and events, donated money or time, or bought cakes from us.

“It all makes a huge difference, so we really hope everyone will be equally generous in 2017 and help us make this the best Great Daffodil Appeal ever.”

For more information on how to get involved in the Great Daffodil Appeal, contact Emily Akeroyd on 01883 832642, or email [email protected]. Alternatively head over to mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil for more information.