Egg donations will be gratefully received at the collection point in the Student Services Office, located on the first floor at the School of Education before next Monday [26 March].

Many children will be staying in the hospital over the Easter period, some of whom will already have been in hospital for some time, or who may be facing a long stay ahead.

Tom Begbie, University of Bristol School of Education Manager, said: “This can be a very distressing and unsettling time not only for the child who is unwell, but also for parents and siblings staying with and visiting the child in hospital each day. A little sweetness goes a long way, and gifts of chocolate eggs can really brighten up a child’s stay in hospital during what can be a very difficult time.”

Previous year’s collections have seen nearly 600 eggs gathered and taken to children at the hospital and other local charities, staff hope to egg-ceed that this year.