2023 was a busy year for our Harpenden branch and our local support. From a sports club perspective, we sponsored Harpenden Town FC. Keep a look out for our pitch-side board in attendance at their newly renovated Rothamsted Park ground! We also sponsored a hole at the Thrales End golf day and provided sponsorship to Redbourn Cricket Club for the 22/23 season.
Furthermore, we provided sponsorship for local events including the action-packed Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering, the Harpenden Academy Easter Egg Hunt and the Harpenden Music Makers Choir concert in July.
Our Harpenden branch also attended the popular Harpenden Summer Carnival in June. On a sweltering day, our team were able to take in all the fun and atmosphere at our own dedicated stand. There was a raffle on offer with some great prizes to help raise money for the Society’s 2023 Charity of The Year Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care (RGPHC). RGPHC are a charity that provide free, specialist care and support for adults and children with life-limiting illness in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. They support and empower people from diagnoses to live the best quality of life possible. Their range of services include wellbeing therapies, emotional and practical support and palliative care. Our raffle managed to raise a brilliant £270!
In late November, we attended the Harpenden Christmas carnival and lights switch on. Our team braved the elements and treated passers-by to mince pies and chocolates. During this time, we also sold raffle tickets to help raise money for RGPHC, with the prize on offer being a luxurious Christmas hamper.
Take a read of all our community support in 2023 in Issue 1 Part 1 of our Mutual Magazine here