2018-12-04 10:39:39

Locals are being invited to share in some seasonal goodwill as Hft presents its first Christmas concert in Worthing.

Promising to leave guests with a festive spring in their step, The Coming of Christmas is taking place at St Paul’s Worthing on Thursday 13 December. The beautiful building will be transformed by candles and fairy lights as guests enjoy music, readings and Christmas craft stalls.

Performing at the festive event is local choir Singers Rechoired. Former television and radio presenter Annabel Giles* also joins in the celebration as special guest reader. Topping off the evening is Worthing-based band Southern Dukes, who will provide live music following the concert so guests can party the night away.

Guests will also have the chance to do a spot of Christmas shopping at a range of gift and craft stalls, offering plenty of stocking fillers and unique present ideas.

All proceeds from the festive evening will go directly to Hft Sussex, ensuring that people with learning disabilities in the local area received the practical help, support and encouragement they need to live the best life possible.

Jodi Harford, Divisional Fundraising Manager for Hft said:

“Tickets are now available for this lovely Christmas evening, where family and friends can get together to start celebrating the most wonderful time of year while raising money for a great cause. We work with adults with learning disabilities to support them to live the best life possible. That can range from helping someone to find a job, make friends or adapting their home so they can enjoy new levels of independence.”

Hft supports adults with learning disabilities, providing person-centred services ranging from flexible day support to supported living at home – from a few hours a week to 24 hours a day.

Tickets cost £6 in advance, including the event programme and festive refreshments and £10 on the door. To buy your ticket, visit the event page.

*Work commitments permitting

Notes to editors

For further information please email media.enquiries@hft.org.uk

About Hft

Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.

Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.

In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.

Learning disability versus difficulty

A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.

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For more information about Hft please visit www.hft.org.uk

Location: Hft Sussex