A Sutton hospice has been given a £40,000 boost.

Every year St Raphael’s Hospice invites people from Sutton and Merton to take part in a five mile walk and dedicate a sunflower to be planted in the memorial garden.

Earlier this month 134 walkers made their way through Nonsuch Park and finished with a picnic back at the hospice.

In total the appeal raised £40,000.

Jessica Fenlon took part in the walk alongside her grandmother, Glenys Fenlon, who attends the event every year.

"It was a beautiful day for a truly wonderful charity," Jessica said.

"My favourite part was the smell of the delicious barbecue at the end of the walk, which had given me such a great appetite."