Hospice welcomes Patron, Michael Aspel

Michael Aspel visits Princess Alice Hospice

Charity Patron, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Elmbridge and TV legend Michael Aspel O.B.E recently visited Princess Alice Hospice with Jane Formby, Trustee to have a tour of the ward with Jo Reynolds, Matron and to meet with staff, volunteers and patients in the Day Hospice. (Monday 21 November 2011)

Michael Aspel has been a supporter of Princess Alice Hospice for over 25 years and is a dedicated patron and over the years has hosted and attended many fundraising events. The visit was in advance of his attendance as the celebrity guest at the Hospice’s hugely popular Candlelight Christmas event on Saturday 10 December.

Michael took the time to chat with patients about the experiences and took in a tour of the ward to visit the new bathing facilities with mood lighting, Jacuzzi baths with built in bathing lotion dispensers and music stations.

Jo Reynolds said

‘It was wonderful to be able to escort Michael on a tour around the In-Patient ward and show him the new developments such as the bathrooms, family room and new nurse’s station. Each new development helps the Hospice to give the best possible care and support to patients and their families. He said that he is always impressed by the staff and the Hospice and all that we do and he asked me to pass on his thanks and praise to the whole team’.

The Candlelight Christmas concert will take place in the beautiful setting of the Holy Trinity Church, Claygate, with compèer Frank Renton from the hit BBC Radio 2 show ‘Listen to the Band’ leading everyone in festive song, joining them will be talented guitarist Tom Ellis and Pegasus one of London’s leading chamber choirs. The choir featured on the hugely popular BBC 1 show Last Choir Standing. They have recently performed at the London Coliseum with international ballet star Carlos Acosta.

Natallie Walters, Community Fundraising Manager said

‘The concert is a hugely popular event in our fundraising calendar. The event is just one of many that our dedicated ‘Friends of Princess Alice Hospice’ groups organise throughout the year. It is wonderful to welcome Michael back for one of our final 25th anniversary flagship events. Michael has hosted this event in the past and is a very popular reader and always ensures a great bucket collection at the end of the evening’.

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