The annual Watford Mayor’s Charity Christmas Card has once again proven to be a success, raising £7750 to support local charities.
This year's card is a festive depiction of Cheslyn House and Garden blanketed in snow. The design in mixed media and embroidery, was created by the Zooming Sew & Sews group. They are an online sewing group, formed during the pandemic and funded by Hertfordshire Community Foundation. Each year, the cards are designed to capture the spirit of the season and the essence of the local community.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “Thank you so much to the thirteen local businesses and organisations who have generously sponsored my Christmas card this year. Their generosity will benefit two fantastic local charities: West Herts Hospitals Charity and Herts Inclusive Theatre. These charities do such important work in our community, and it is great to support them in this way. A big thank you to the Zooming Sew & Sews group who designed this year’s beautiful card.”
The charities benefiting from this year's funds are the West Herts Hospital Charity and Herts Inclusive Theatre. West Herts Hospitals Charity is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting patient care across West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Herts Inclusive Theatre aims to improve well-being and mental health through building confidence and developing new skills, especially those with special needs.
Sponsors:
• Bugler
• Warner Brothers
• Murrill
• Everyone Active
• Morgan Sindall
• VWV
• Wenta
• Berkeley
• Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc
• West Herts Golf club
• Veolia
• Nine Group
• Cortland Cassiobury
West Herts Hospitals Charity - is the official hospital charity for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Thanks to the generous support of donors, staff at Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City Hospitals can provide a level of patient care above and beyond what is possible with NHS funding alone. Charitable donations help fund the latest technology, environmental enhancements, staff development and extra comforts that make such a difference to patients, day after day. For more information visit https://raisewestherts.org.uk/ or call 01923 436182.
Herts Inclusive Theatre - Our inclusive theatre and performing arts activities provide a safe place where anyone aged five and over can be themselves, make friends, have fun, and be happy! We aim to improve well-being and mental health through building confidence and developing new skills. We achieve this through environments that are positive and welcoming to all, regardless of background or ability. For more information visit our website http://www.hit-theatre.org.uk/ , email admin@hit-theatre.org.uk or call 01727 221414
