IT’S brewing up for a big month for The Rosemary Foundation as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Over the last two decades the Petersfield-based hospice-at-home charity has supported more than 2,000 patients in the latter stages of life threatening conditions.

And supporters are holding fund-raising China Tea Parties this summer to mark this achievement.

The charity’s nurses are holding a Tea Party, open to all, at East Meon Village Hall on Saturday, June 10, between 2pm and 4pm.

They are back in East Meon on Friday, June 23, for a service of thanksgiving at 2.30pm. Conducted by Reverend Jane Ball, this is a highlight of the anniversary events. Proceeds from a retiring collection will go towards the charity.

The foundation’s general manager Jeremy Mitchell said: “We are a local charity, providing a service to those in need in the Petersfield area. We don’t receive any government or NHS funding and rely solely on the generosity and support of local volunteers and fundraisers in order to continue providing our valuable service, at no cost to the patient or their family.”

There is also a tea party on Monday, June 26, from 3pm to 5pm, at Lavender Fields near Selborne.

Tickets for the tea party events are £5, which can be paid on entry. Booking is essential.

To book and for more information e-mail [email protected] or call 01730 266329.