Good afternoon Claire,
I have attached some photos of the tea party we managed to organise thank you to the funding from the Cantiacorum Foundation we had over 50 attendees which is one of our most attended tea parties yet. We have received a number of quotes, one from a volunteer and another from an attendee that I thought you may like to read.
Claudette - one of our lovely volunteers on the day:
“I came across the Wishing Hearts Charity on Facebook a number of months ago and this is the second time I have had the opportunity to join a group of volunteers setting up and helping out at a Tea Party. I love the way everyone just gets on with it and helps with whatever needs doing. I love to see the faces of the folks that come for the tea when they get brought a cup of tea or coffee and get to enjoy some delicious nibbles. The entertainment was great too and lovely to see everyone enjoying the music and the sense of community. I think Abby and her team do a fabulous job and I love being able to help in some small way every now and then. It makes my heart sing!”
Christine, of our attendees whos husband is living with dementia:
I just wanted to thank you for a lovely Afternoon tea! We had such a special time enjoying the wonderful music, singing and food. Thanks to all who gave up their time for us. Everyone made such an effort making everything so perfect. The afternoon enabled Peter and I to gather with new friends and I was able to watch my husband interact with others in a way he doesn't always do so much now.
Thank you again for providing the funding, it made such a huge difference to lots of our elderly service users - you can find a video on our social media channels which you are more than welcome to use.
Warm regards,
Abby Wincel
Founder
Wishing Hearts Charity
