A CHARITY which supports terminally ill people is looking for a Pickering co-ordinator for its forthcoming fundraiser.

Marie Curie’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal will see street collections in a number of Ryedale towns and villages.

However, after 35 years of looking after the collection in Pickering, Joy Baker, an ex-Marie Curie nurse, is taking a well-earned rest.

Community fundraiser Jen Carmichael said: “Joy started back when we were offering real daffodils for a donation, and she’s done a fabulous job of helping to raise thousands of pounds for our wonderful cause.”

The charity is now looking for a replacement to co-ordinate the Pickering collection on Saturday March 10, which has the potential to raise between £700 to £1,000 in just one day. The role consists of greeting collectors, handing out all the kit they need to collect, and counting and banking money at the end. If anyone is interested, they should phone Jennifer on 01904 755260.

They are also looking for collectors. Collections include Kirkbymoorside on March 7, Malton Morrisons March 8 to 10 and Helmsley and Malton on March 17.