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A special family afternoon at Riding House Cafe

 780 400 Hannah Myers
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Spread a Smile was delighted to welcome families to our annual afternoon tea, generously hosted by long-standing partner Riding House Café in Bloomsbury.

As part of our family events programme, the afternoon brought families we support together for a chance to relax, have fun and enjoy some special time away from the challenges of hospital and treatment.

There was plenty to keep everyone entertained, with delicious food alongside arts and crafts, face painting, scavenger hunt and silent disco.  The event welcomed around 60 family members, creating an opportunity for children, siblings and parents to spend time together, make memories and simply enjoy being a family.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Jack and Jonny from WillU Group, who volunteered their time to help make the afternoon so special, and to the wonderful team at Riding House Café for making everyone so welcome.

Riding House Café has been a valued partner of Spread a Smile for many years, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support and commitment to the families we support.

Events like this are only possible thanks to the generosity of our partners, supporters and volunteers. Their support helps us create opportunities for families to come together, have fun and make precious memories during incredibly difficult times.

To find out how you or your company can get involved with future events, please email fundraising@spreadasmile.org

Afternoon tea at Riding House Cafe Bloomsbury

Afternoon tea party at Riding House Café

 780 400 Gabrielle Devine
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We were delighted to welcome 14 young people and their families to Riding House Café in Bloomsbury for a delicious afternoon tea this week. Guests enjoyed a beautiful selection of tea, sandwiches and cakes, with Spread a Smile entertainers, magician Nick and Fairy Jo bringing additional laughter and fun.

These special events provide a break for the families we support, providing a chance to relax, have fun and enjoy quality time together.

For young patients, these events also provide a vital chance to socialise with others, which is particularly important when long hospital stays mean time away from school. In addition, families have a great opportunity to connect and find support from others who are on a similar journey.

Our family events are at the heart of what we do at Spread a Smile. We understand the profound impact that long hospital stays have on every family member, and these events provide a much-needed day of fun, respite, and relaxation for patients, siblings, and their parents.

We are incredibly grateful to our partners, such as Riding House Café, for their support in making these events happen. Their partnership is invaluable, as they not only enable these events but also provide ongoing support by adding a 25p donation to each customer’s bill, helping raise vital funds and allows us to bring joy to more children and families.

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