It's only 10 weeks until Santa pops down the chimney again, but do not groan, as the Pasque Charity has thought up a way to save you writing endless Christmas cards this festive season.

The hospice is running its Share A Card scheme again this year and has produced one giant card for use in schools, offices and community groups that everybody can sign - and help raise some charity cash, too.

More than 200 Luton companies, schools and groups took part in the scheme last year, raising more than £3,000 for the Pasque.

The card can be displayed on a notice board or in a communal area with a supplied donation box and people can then sign it in return for a donation to The Pasque Charity, which provides care for local children and adults with life-limiting illnesses across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.

This year, the Share A Card has been especially designed by children and their siblings at the children's hospice, Keech Cottage.

All the money raised will go towards supporting The Pasque Charity and their adult and children's hospices.

To request a card contact Sue Clarke on 01582 497849 or email sclarke@pasque.org