THE Easter Bunny has just made a flying visit to Naomi House and Jacksplace in Sutton Scotney thanks to The Gazelle Squadron Display Team.

Arriving with hundreds of boxes of chocolate Easter eggs for children at the local hospices, he made quite an entrance when he landed his Gazelle helicopter in the Naomi House and Jacksplace garden. The first helicopter was quickly followed by a second carrying even more eggs.

Keith Wilson, marketing manager at the hospices, said: “The children we care for here have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. There is little we can do to change that. What we can do, with the help of our friends, is give those children magical memories and experiences that bring joy to the whole family. We are so grateful to the team at The Gazelle Squadron Display Team for making this possible today.”

Inside the bunny suit was Ray Evans from the display team whose 12-year-old daughter is currently receiving respite care at Naomi House.

After handing out chocolate eggs The Easter Bunny joined the children for an egg hunt in the gardens and a Easter bonnet parade.

Naomi House and Jacksplace care for life-limited and life-threatened children and young people from across southern England.

l For sighting of another Easter bunny see page 7.