Helston's Cober Valley Rotary Club have pledged their support to The Cornwall Birth and Baby Appeal by supporting a time capsule project.

The club are asking families across Cornwall to consider adding their envelope of thoughts, memories and messages to the project, which is set to be buried on the Penrose Estate in July, and not opened again for 50 years.

Funds raised through the time capsule will benefit an appeal which was recently launched by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity.

The appeal will fund equipment which is desperately needed in the maternity and neonatal departments and allow for refurbishments to provide more homely and relaxed environments.

Carol Kimberley, from the rotary club, said: "We are delighted to use our rotary time capsule project to support the BABA appeal.

"It is so exciting to think that the babies we can help now will be the same people who we hope will enjoy opening the time capsule in 50 years time – what a way to celebrate their 50th birthday.

"The project will be an exciting opportunity for families and communities to come together and think about their message for the future and we hope everyone will enjoy getting involved,”

Kathy Byrne, chief executive of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, said: "We want to give parents and babies in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly the very best start.

"We truly believe that women, babies and their families deserve the best possible care.

"You can be a part of this very special vision and make a real difference,”