Hospice and Lancaster hotel join forces for 40th birthday tea party

A charity afternoon tea will be held at a Lancaster hotel as part of St John's Hospice's 40th birthday year.

The ‘Four-Tea’ event will take place at the Lancaster House Hotel on Sunday November 22.

The celebration for the hospice will feature a buffet-style festive afternoon tea with a welcome drink and unlimited teas and coffees. 

Entertainment will be provided by talented pianist Andrew Hilton as guests arrive, and during the afternoon tea itself, solo artist Olivia Winn will be performing.

St John’s Hospice provides free palliative care to patients with life shortening conditions, with its services aiming to cover a population area of 250,000 people in North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of rural North Yorkshire.

The hotel, run by English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, identified the local charity as a cause it wanted to back as part of its wider community support initiatives.

Lancaster House Hotel has also launched a volunteering scheme in which several employees are helping the charity with activities such as coffee mornings, maintenance projects and leaflet distribution to raise awareness of hospice services in the local community.

“St John’s Hospice has been playing a vital role in our local community since 1986 and we wanted to get involved in their anniversary celebrations and help in whatever way we could," said Emma Underwood, general manager of Lancaster House Hotel.

“The idea of putting together a ‘Four-Tea’ party quickly took root following discussions with the hospice team and from there we’ve also been considering other things we can do to help.

“We appreciate that members of our team and their families may one day need the support and services the charity provides for patients and families, particularly across North Lancashire. 

"This is a chance for us to reciprocate with some fundraising activity, as well as shining a light on the dedicated work and commitment of the hospice team over the last four decades.”

Emma Farmer from St John’s Hospice said: “We were thrilled to hear that Lancaster House Hotel wanted to get involved and support us. 

“We run a diverse calendar of events and initiatives designed for local businesses and organisations to participate in corporate fundraising and volunteering and to make positive contributions with a lasting impact.  So hopefully this is the start of a fruitful new partnership with the hotel team.

“We’re greatly looking forward to this wonderful event which recognises 40 years of care, compassion and community support from our team here.  We hope to see lots of friends, families and supporters of the charity at the event.”

For further information or to sign up for the ‘Four-Tea’ charity fundraising event, visit HERE.