A DARLINGTON hospice is encouraging people to join them in creating the nation's biggest-ever tea party.

Throughout this month, thousands of workplaces, schools and homes across the country will be taking part in Tea at Three, to support the UK's 220 hospices.

St Teresa's Hospice, in Darlington, is asking those wanting to join in to contact (01325) 254321 or log on to www.teaat3.org.uk for more information.