AN Easter raffle will raise funds for a hospice, thanks to a Worcester optician.

Specsavers Opticians in Worcester has a giant chocolate Easter egg which it is raffling off for a local children's hospice.

The store in Broad Street, Worcester, is running the raffle - tickets are £1 for a strip of five - to raise funds for its nominated charity Acorns.

Prizes include a giant chocolate Easter egg from Cromwells, in Upton-upon-Severn, and other chocolate and Easter treats.

Store director Alan Richards hopes as many people as possible take part to boost the money raised for Acorns.

To buy raffle tickets or make a donation to Acorns call the opticians or telephone 01905 729779 for more information.