Sir.–I would like to invite your animal loving readers to take part in a national tea party fundraiser this summer in aid of The Blue Cross pet charity.

The Blue Cross Tea Party combines the best of British – our love of tea and pets. To take part all you need to do is hold a tea party with friends, family or anyone you like and ask your guests to make a donation in return for tea and delicious edibles.

Your party can be as lavish or as modest as you like, and if like me, you’re partial to a spot of gardening, what better way to show off those blooms than with a garden party!

Every penny you raise will go towards the tireless work carried out at Blue Cross veterinary hospitals and animal adoption centres across the country.

As someone who has always had a variety of pets, I know what love and company they can bring, and I’m proud to be supporting an organisation that helps to keep pets and people together.

So go on, pop the kettle on, have a brew and help a wonderful charity save the lives of many animals in need.

To register for a free event pack and to find out more, please visit www.bluecrossteaparty. org.uk or phone 08444 993 663.

–Alan Titchmarsh, MBE, on behalf of The Blue Cross, Hugh Street, London.