2022-12-05 12:47:45
The Coming of Christmas returns to Dorchester Abbey after an absence following the pandemic
The Chair of Trustees, the CEO and a person supported by the national learning disability charity, Hft, will be among those reading poems at a candlelit evening of seasonal music and readings as The Coming of Christmas returns to Dorchester-on-Thames in December.
Now in its 26th year, The Coming of Christmas will be held on Thursday 15 December 2022 at 7pm, in Dorchester Abbey near Abingdon, when the historic church will be bathed in the glow of candles and Christmas lights.
This much-loved event, which had to be cancelled for a few years because of the pandemic, will feature festive music from the renowned The Donaghue Choir, led by Alistair Donaghue, a Song man in the choir of York Minster. The evening will be rounded off with mince pies and mulled wine.
Tickets are now available to purchase, and all proceeds will go to Hft’s services in England and Wales.
Emma Macdonald, Community Fundraising Manager for Hft, said: “We are incredibly proud to have delivered 60 years of life-changing care and support to adults with a learning disability across the UK.
“Join us on this special evening at Dorchester Abbey as we look ahead to our next 60 years and beyond, creating a future where adults with a learning disability can live their best life possible.”
Tickets range from £20 to £30 for a special VIP experience, including refreshments and a programme, and can be purchased by calling 0117 906 1699 or emailing hello@hft.org.uk.
All further information is available here.
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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
