Volunteer knitters have put Easter Humpties back together again as part a new fundraising campaign.
The cute colourful characters are on sale for £2, with all proceeds going to East Cheshire Hospice.
Inside are mouth-watering creme eggs donated by businesses.
More than 1,300 humpties and chicks have been made, with more than half created by the handiwork of tireless volunteer Angela Roberts.
The Easter treats are available at King’s School, Upton Priory and Bollinbrook, the same primary schools which sold them last year.
They can also be bought from the Hospice reception (9 am to 7 pm); its shops in Poynton and Handforth, Prestbury Pharmacy and Quality Dry Cleaners in Tytherington.
Community fundraiser Claire Gorton with an Easter Humpty.
Community fundraiser Claire Gorton said: “Once again our fantastic knitters have risen to the challenge. Some knit for us all year round and attaching the sparkly hair can be a little tricky.”
Companies which have donated eggs are Anthony Collins Solicitors; BNI Silk; C3 Sales and Consulting; STD Transport; Surface Technology International and Thorneycroft Solicitors.
Claire said: “It makes a huge difference for the Hospice not to have to buy the creme eggs, meaning every penny from each Humpty sold goes directly towards providing vital end-of-life support for those in our community.
“Last year the humpties were so popular I was constantly popping back to schools with extra deliveries. The kids were desperate to see what different colour combinations they could find within each batch.”
Other handmade Easter decorations, priced from £2, are also available from the Hospice reception.
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