Bracknell residents are being encouraged to bake and fundraise for Marie Curie this autumn.

The end-of-life charity is calling for people to sign up for its baking fundraiser, which will help raise funds for their services.

When signing up, participants will receive a recipe pack with autumnal bakes from Melissa Hemsley, the Hairy Bikers, and Fay Ripley.

Actor, author, and presenter Fay Ripley, who is supporting the campaign by sharing her own banana and chocolate loaf recipe, said: "I find myself yelling 'use your loaf' at everyone and anyone so now I’ve used my loaf - my banana and chocolate loaf in fact- to support Marie Curie with their important work."

Lorna McGowan, Marie Curie community fundraiser for Berkshire, said: "Whether you’re crazy about chocolate cake or partial to pumpkin pie, this autumn Marie Curie is making raising funds for expert end-of-life care a piece of cake.

"As the nights draw in, baking and sharing sweet treats can be a fun, and tasty, way to help Marie Curie continue to provide expert care and support at the end of life."

Those who want to participate can sign up for the fundraiser on the charity's website.