Fans of Chelsea Football Club from across East Anglia have demonstrated their charitable sides to support the nook appeal.

Eastern Blues, the official Chelsea supporters club for Norfolk and Suffolk, decided at its AGM last year that members would climb Mt Snowdon in Wales.

The feat was accomplished by 20 Blues supporters earlier this year and now they have given £2,679.64 each to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), specifically its nook appeal to raise £10 million for a new hospice in Norfolk, and East Anglian Air Ambulance.

The money was raised through generous sponsorship from friends and family of those who took part, plus that of other Chelsea supporters clubs and an event in Norwich featuring ex-player Steve Clarke.

Adam Robinson, Chairman, said: “The climb was a year in the planning, trying to fit in a date around the fixtures when there was a reasonable chance of some decent weather. Our target was £1,000 per charity and we never imagined we would get anywhere near £5,000!”

Eastern Blues is already looking at ways of continuing its support into 2018 and hopes to enter a team in EACH’s Ride for Life. The exciting cycling challenge is sponsored by Jonhston Logistics UK and takes in over 200 miles across three counties, giving participants the chance to enjoy the beautiful East Anglian countryside and visit EACH’s three hospices along the way. It will take place next year between 13th and 15th July.

Tal Williams, EACH Community Fundraiser for the nook appeal, said: “A big thank you to everyone at Eastern Blues for their generous support.

“We’ve outgrown our current hospice in Quidenham and the nook will mean we’re able to provide care and support to even more Norfolk families at a time when they need it most.”

For more information about the nook appeal and Ride for Life go to www.each.org.uk. For more on Eastern Blues visit www.easternblues.co.uk.