POOLE children’s hospice Julia’s House is launching a Fundraising On a Plate campaign and inviting people to cook up some novel money-making ideas.

Community fundraising manager Lin Hudswell said: “We thought a food theme would be fun and offer a lot of scope for imaginative charity events. And they don’t have to be tasteful.

“How about dishing up your own version of a TV favourite by hosting a Come Dine With Me evening or Masterchef competition?”

The campaign was kicked off by Frankie & Benny’s at Tower Park which offered customers a free breakfast in return for a donation to the children’s charity, raising more than £1,300.

The Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth has also got into the spirit by offering to donate half the proceeds of every cream tea it sells on Monday, March 12.

To find out more contact Julia’s House on 01202 607400.