Here’s a chance to have this season’s first taste of strawberries whilst supporting your local hospice. For the first time 13 hospices around New Zealand are participating in the Hospice Strawberry Festival. Purchase a bowl of strawberries and ice cream for $5 or a collectible ‘Strawberry Angel’ Christmas decoration for $10.

Hospice care ensures that people who face a life limiting illnesses are cared for, (often in their own home) with the utmost professional skill, compassion and respect.

Much needed funds enable them to provide their services at no cost to the patients and their families so look out for your local hospice’s festival November 2-8 or log onto strawberryfestival.org.nz for more information.