September
People of all ages and abilities took to the water in early September to raise money in The Big Swim. Over 40 people took part in our new event at Letchworth Outdoor Pool which offered multiple distances from 400m to 5km and 10km individual of team swims. More than £4,000 was raised in total with Joe Chalmers, a volunteer at our Distribution Centre telling us, "I’ve done a lot of training for this, it was well worth it. It’s a fantastic cause for all the hardworking people at the hospice.”
Out of the pool, 140 cyclists took to the road as our community bike ride, Pedal for Pounds, returned for 2021. The sun shone as people of all ages and abilities donned their lycra and took on 30, 50 or 100-mile routes around stunning Hertfordshire countryside.
Meanwhile in Hitchin, staff and volunteers at our Vintage House shop celebrated Hitchin Churchgate and Market Day by taking to the red-carpet catwalk, modelling looks from yesteryear.
The manager of Vintage House, Jenni Defalco commented on the day: “To celebrate Churchgate Day we held a fashion show using clothing and accessories from our store. We wanted to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and reusing clothing to create wearable looks for any occasion.
“In our hospice shops you will find a wide selection of preloved clothing. At Vintage House, Hitchin, we have a dedicated vintage shop where you can find gems from all eras, from 1950s prom dresses to 80s powersuits, wedding dresses and designer pieces all at affordable prices.”
Thanks for looking back at the third part of our year. Our reflection of 2021 will conclude tomorrow with our fourth and final article.