British actor Nigel Havers has been named a patron of Julia's House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children's hospice charity.

The former Coronation Street star joins fellow patrons Jasper Conran, Guy Ritchie and Rupert Everett, and commented 'I have been bowled over by the wonderful facilities and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. How lovely for Wiltshire families to be able to access so many marvellous things - like the amazing bath and the sensory room - which they don’t have at home. What impresses me most is how Julia’s House staff really get to know every member of the families and support them is so many ways. I look forward to being part of this very special charity'.