THE Treetops Hospice Ripple Appeal has announced a new charity partnership with the Business Network Nottingham.

Fund-raisers for the appeal – which aims to raise £2.5m to build a care centre for patients with life-limiting illnesses – will be presented with a cheque at the partnership's launch on Wednesday, July 15, at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.

The hospice, in Risley, is urging supporters to attend the event, which includes a free seminar with business networking guru Will Kintish. Go to www.business-network-north.co.uk/booknonmem.php.