Members of the Walsh Junior School Choir came once again to our annual Garden Fete at Farnham Castle on May 17th 2003 and sang a selection of their songs. Amongst those listening were the Mayor of Farnham (pictured) and trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters of the hospice. The children were led by Mrs Anita Watts, Headteacher and accompanied by Mr Trevor Aldridge. Children from Walsh Junior School visited the hospice again on December 17th and sang a selection of carols for patients and staff in Day Care. The children presented Claire Walker with £150 raised at their own carol concerts and enjoyed some welcome refreshments before going back to school. The children came with Mrs Watts, Headmistress, Miss Preston, Mr Aldridge and Mrs Ratcliffe who had also brought the stamps and foreign coins that the children have been collecting this term for the hospice.

PUPILS SING FOR HOSPICE

Walsh CE Junior School enjoyed a day out at Farnham Castle when they came to sing at the Phyllis Tuckwell Garden Fete. The pupils sang songs from their repertoire and entertained the crowds, ably led by their headmistress Mrs Watts and accompanied by Mr Aldridge.

PUPILS SING FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS

Patients attending Day Care at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice were given a special treat this month when ten pupils from Walsh CE Junior School in Ash visited and performed songs from their Christmas performance.

The children, who had also rehearsed a dance to entertain the nurses and patients, presented a cheque for £250 raised at their school Christmas concert, to Claire Walker, Community Fundraiser for the Hospice.

Photo: L to R: Ihoni Plumb and Toni Hagan present the cheque to Claire Walker

Walsh Juniors already have strong links with the Hospice. Last year children learnt their tables and earned sponsorship for getting their sums right! This year the pupils are looking forward to learning more about the Phyllis Tuckwell and have invited members of staff to come to school and talk about their work and the school choir has also agreed to sing at the Hospice’s traditional Garden Fete in May.

Many schools support the Hospice as part of their community projects. If you would like to know more about the Phyllis Tuckwell and find out how your school could help and also be featured on our web site, contact the Hospice on 01252 729433
or e-mail [email protected]

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