Host of stars deliver festive fun to patients
05 Dec 2016
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Popular stage and screen actress, Harriet Thorpe, and opera star, Lesley Garrett CBE, brought a touch of seasonal sparkle to 乐鱼体育 Health, as they kicked off the Trust抯 festive celebrations at a special ceremony to switch on their Christmas tree lights.
Harriet, who is well known for playing Fleur in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, and soprano singer, Lesley, were joined by Ali Gul Ozbek, Mayor of Haringey, and Steve Hitchins, Chairman of 乐鱼体育 Health as well as a host of patients and staff to mark the festive occasion.
Speaking about the switch on, Harriet said: 揑t is a real honour to be helping to kick off the Christmas celebrations at 乐鱼体育 Health. The hospital has a special place in mine and my sister抯 hearts after both our parents were so well looked after here earlier in the year. The tree looks fantastic and I hope that it helps to bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to patients and their families when they visit.�
Opera singer, Lesley Garrett, added: 揑抦 so pleased to be joining 乐鱼体育 Health抯 Christmas celebrations. The hospital is an important part of the local community and it is wonderful to be here to lead staff and patients in some classic carols around the tree.�
The 25ft tree, which was sponsored by a local firm, will be displayed in the main reception of the Archway hospital site.
The Christmas light switch on marks the start the festive celebrations at 乐鱼体育 Health, which will see a range of choirs, bands and groups visit the Trust to entertain patients and their families throughout the festive season.
Steve Hitchins, Chairman of 乐鱼体育 Health, said: 揅hristmas is often seen as a special time of year, but it can be hard if you, or a loved one, are spending that time in hospital. We are delighted that so many groups have come together to bring some Christmas spirit to help us entertain patients and their families throughout the festive season.
揂s well as the Christmas tree light switch on, patients and staff will be treated to performances from choirs, bands and other local groups to make sure 憈is really is the season to be jolly.�