ONE of Britain’s top TV chefs, Ainsley Harriot, has thrown his support behind a fundraising campaign for Oswestry’s Hope House Children’s Hospice.

Ainsley, a mainstay of British cookery shows, including Ready Steady Cook and much more, is backing the hospice’s campaign to launch dinner parties to help with fundraising in the autumn.

The campaign ‘Let’s Do Dinner’ will ring from September 1 to October 1 and is encouraging supporters to whip up a dinner party for friends and family.

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A hospice spokesman said: “Ready, steady, cook!

“It’s official, top chef and TV personality Ainsley Harriot is backing our charity in the latest tasty activity.

“In a video released today, the vibrant cook urges you to join in the fun and host a dinner party for your friends this September and raise vital funds to support seriously-ill local children and their families.

“Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices are even offering a free fundraising pack including invitations, place name cards, recipe suggestions from familiar faces, a free limited-edition bottle opener and even games and sweepstake kit to add to the fun.”

In the video, Ainsley says: “Hey, let’s do dinner. Grab some friends and family and get cooking.

“We’re inviting you to host a fundraising dinner party in September, raising vital funds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

“Find my delicious banoffee pie recipe and fundraising tips in a free pack by registering online at Hope House.

“We can cook and fundraise at the same time – enjoy!”

Hope House fundraiser Vanessa Marubbi added: “We just love Ainsley.

“His positive attitude and kind support is infectious and we can’t thank him enough for joining with us.

“It really is so easy. Just host a dinner party, or even a BBQ, at your home or other venue and ask your friends to make a donation or take part in other fun activities such as a raffle or quiz.

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“We’ll be right behind all our diners to help them make their event a great success and raise those vital funds to support local children and families.”

You can register for your free fundraising pack at hopehouse.org.uk/Event/dinner or call the fundraising team on (01492) 596581.

Hope House Children's Hospices provides specialist nursing care and support to more than 750 children, and their families, who live in Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.