2019-11-27 11:38:49
Former television and radio presenter Annabel Giles is special guest reader at an annual Christmas concert in Worthing, held by national learning disability charity Hft.
Best known for her television and radio work and her stint on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in 2013, the presenter has now retrained as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Annabel Giles, whose son has autism, will be topping off a packed programme set to get the whole family in the festive spirit.
Held at St Paul’s community centre on 6 December, the Coming of Christmas concert features carols, readings and music performed by vocal choir The Rowland Singers and local jazz pianist Dirk Bollwerk. Joining in the celebration are people supported by the charity, who have prepared festive poems and artwork.
Guests will also have the chance to enjoy some complimentary mulled wine and mince pies and can indulge in some Christmas shopping at the venue’s artisan marketplace.
All proceeds from the festive evening are set to go towards the work Hft does supporting adults with learning disabilities in Sussex. Services focus on supporting people in all areas of their life: from developing practical skills and helping them to get a job to introducing them to technology that can help them live as independently as possible.
Jodi Harford, Regional Fundraising Manager at Hft, said:
“We’re hoping for a great turn out at this fantastic Christmas event. It’s a wonderful chance to get together with family and friends for a festive evening, while raising money for a vital cause.
“All the money raised will help us to continue supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Our services range from round the clock support to helping people with specific challenges such as building a social life or developing skills for independent living.”
Hft currently supports more than 2,500 people with learning disabilities across England and Wales. Locally, the charity supports more than 50 people in Sussex.
Tickets cost £6 and are available from www.hft.org.uk/comingofchristmasworthing19
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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
