I WOULD like to invite readers to take part in National Tea Week - and help us raise £50,000 for vital arthritis research.

The Arthritis Research Campaign is holding its annual brew-up on June 7-13, and we are encouraging local groups, clubs and sociable individuals to host fundraising tea parties.

Arthritis can make life a misery, leading to stiff and inflamed joints and, for many sufferers, something as simple as boiling a kettle to make a cup of tea is an impossibility.

Thanks to our efforts, great strides have been made in arthritis treatment and drug theraphies. But it's vital to keep funds coming on to help us reach our goal of a pain-free future for everyone.

Anyone who would like to hold a tea party during National Tea Week can ring me on 01704 509765 for a special information pack.

JENNY ROBSON, ARC Regional Organiser, Wisteria Cottage. 35 Larkfield Lane, Southport, PRN 8NN.

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