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Festive activities
A variety of activities were on offer, including wreathmaking, festive playdough, creating Christmas decorations, making reindeer food, and an area for quiet sensory play. Nick Farthing, CEO at Hospice in the Weald, got involved, making a craft Christmas tree with Ori, whose brother, Kit, is supported by Hospice in the Weald for Children.
All activities considered the needs of the children, catered for a range of ages, and most importantly, brought countless smiles throughout the event. The party was also popular with parents and carers, who could socialise, relax, and meet new people, knowing that their children were well looked after and having plenty of festive fun.
A joyful time
Darshika, whose son, Madhi, is visited at home, experienced our Christmas party for the first time with her family, and added: “This is Madhi’s first Christmas event, he’s really enjoying it, they’ve done it really nicely here with all the activities. My other two kids that came are loving it, it’s amazing. The children’s team come and spend some time with Madhi, they play with him which he really enjoys, they bring a lot of toys.”
Amongst various opportunities for play, children also enjoyed a pantomime with Embracing Arts, beautiful face painting, and live Christmas music, which brought the most joy of all!
Invaluable support
Charlotte, whose two-year-old son, Oliver, also receives support, added: “Oliver’s had the time of his life at the Christmas party. He’s been making reindeer food for us to take home and leave out for Rudolf on Christmas Eve. He’s met Father Christmas and given him a high-five.
“The Hospice helps us in so many ways, they provide respite sessions for me and Oliver in our home. The bring a whole big bag of fun things for him to do, there is messy play, painting. He loves all of that.
