Children’s parties for the families who use Demelza’s hospices in Kent and Eltham took place on Sunday (Jan 6^th).

Detling showground near Maidstone and the Holiday Inn at Bexley were the venues with highlights including arts and crafts, raffles, tombolas, a magician, gifts and a disco.

Former Coronation actress Sally Lindsay popped into the party at Bexley with partner Steve White and their two-year-old twin boys, Vic and Louie and golfer Benn Barham attended the Kent event.

Sally said: “It was lovely to have the opportunity to attend the Demelza children’s party and meet some inspiring families. Having recently had two boys I appreciate how lucky I am to have healthy children and how easily it could be me needing to use the services of a children’s hospice. I urge people to do as much as they can to support this fantastic facility.”

Demelza’s Corporate Partnerships Executive Keith Lee: “A huge thank you to everyone who made these parties possible. Our aim was to give the families who rely on our services a special day and we hope they had a fabulous time. Thank you so much to everyone who donated time, money or presents.”