Pictured:  (l-r) Paul Williams, chairman of the Cancer Support Centre, Pat Brighton, fundraising trustee, and Dave Seickell, director of Centrepoint Print Ltd

A print and design company celebrated the start of an exciting new era by producing a cancer charity's 2012 calendar, helping it to raise vital funds for families hit by the disease.

Printing.com franchise Centrepoint Print, based in Erdington, recently joined forces with design agency Rhubarb & Custard in a move that has strengthened their business and expanded the range of services offered to customers.

Director Dave Seickell and studio manager Alex Smallwood designed and printed the 14-month 'Inspirational Sutton' calendar, which comprises a collection of 14 stunning photographs of Sutton Park and other landmark landscapes in Sutton Coldfield.

Clients and volunteers of the Cancer Support Centre in Sutton Coldfield, which provides support and therapies for cancer patients and their families, supplied the images including the park's many lakes and woodland scenes. The project was co-ordinated by charity fundraiser Ann McKeown with support from Dave and Alex.

Dave said: "This was one of the first projects for our newly merged companies and we were delighted to be able to support the charity as cancer is a condition that is close to so many people's hearts. We've printed 1,000 copies of the calendar, which we hope will raise in excess of £5,000 for the centre."

The Cancer Support Centre, in Lindridge Road, aims to provide a sanctuary for people affected by cancer, including their families and close friends. The charity offers information, support groups and therapies, many of which are free of charge. Each client is given a treatment plan of 12 sessions and can also attend yoga classes, walking groups and craft afternoons that are organised by the centre.

Ann said: "The charity is very grateful to Dave, Alex and the team for putting together the calendar. We are requesting a donation of £5 per calendar which, if we reach our target of £5,000, could provide a treatment plan for six people or fund one of our support groups for the next 18 months."

Pat Brighton, fundraising trustee for the centre, said: "We are a self-funded charity that is run mainly by volunteers. It costs around £2,000 a week to run the centre and its therapies and we are currently welcoming an average of 10 new clients every month, so we need the funds to be able to continue our support."

Copies of the calendar can be obtained by visiting the Cancer Support Centre in Lindridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, calling the team on 0300 012 0245 or emailing info@suttoncancersupport.co.uk. The calendar is also sold in various shops around Sutton. Visit the charity's facebook page - www.facebook.com/cancersupportcentre - to find out more.

With their customers' requirements in the forefront of their minds and wanting to continue to provide the very best service at the very best price, Centrepoint Print merged with Rhubarb & Custard in September 2011.

This merger brings with it the experience of a design agency, established since 2008. Rhubarb & Custard has experienced rapid growth of both client base and turnover as it is able to deliver solutions for every budget including business essentials such as branding, stationery and marketing packages. Centrepoint Print, established in 1992, has the in-house capabilities to produce design and print under one roof from a simple single colour design through to sensational full colour. This has enabled it to have complete control over each project's journey, from original concept through to print and delivery to the client.

Customers of Centrepoint Print incorporating Rhubarb & Custard are presented with comprehensive costs before placing an order and can expect to receive honest advice, reliability and cost effective service, providing clients with a bespoke service, from sole traders to blue chip companies.