A charity is asking volunteers to give up a couple of hours to accept donations at its Christmas collection in Mansfield.

Marie Curie is collecting money from shoppers at the Tesco store on Jubilee Way on Saturday, 17th December, from 9am to 7pm.

Volunteers are wanted for two-hour shifts throughout the day.

The end-of-life charity is dependent on public donations so that its nurses can continue providing vital care for people in their own homes or at a Marie Curie hospice.

Donations also support its Information and Support line, which provides free advice on all aspects of death, dying, and bereavement.

Matt Nickson, Marie Curie community fundraiser for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, said: “Many people will be facing their last Christmas with a loved one and the money raised will help us to ensure people have their best last Christmas.

“Collecting can be a fun and rewarding experience, with many volunteers continuing to do it yearly.

Collections are crucial to Marie Curie, and we want to encourage as many people as possible to sign up and support people affected by death, dying or bereavement.”

For more information go to mariecurie.org.ukcollect or contact Matt on 07714 754 581 or email [email protected]