A DERBYSHIRE couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary by donating gifts totalling £730 from friends and family to the Treetops Hospice Ripple Appeal.

Elizabeth and Ian Clark, of Ferrers Way, Allestree, decided to donate the gifts as Mrs Clark volunteers at the Treetops shop in Allestree.

She said: "Everyone at Treetops Hospice are doing such a wonderful caring job.

"We are so grateful to our friends and family who have generously donated money to the Ripple Appeal, to help build new extension."

Risley-based Treetops provides specialist palliative care to adults with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.

Kate Shaw, Ripple Appeal manager, said "We are so grateful to Mr and Mrs Clark for thinking of Treetops whilst celebrating their golden wedding anniversary and wish them a very happy celebration."

The Ripple Appeal has launched its final challenge and £300,000 is still needed to enable Treetops to build a new extension.

Anyone wishing to get involved or donate should contact Kate or Lily on 0115 939 4551 or email kshaw@treetopshospice.org.uk.