Letchworth Rotary Club bridge drive raises money for hospice

The event, which was held in the hall at Letchworth Settlement on Friday, March 15, raised £980 for Rotary charities - with the hospice the main beneficiary.

Card players were treated to a tea of sandwiches and homemade cakes prepared and served by Rotary volunteers and friends, while a raffle raised £370.

Amanda Roberts (right) of Garden House Hospice Services watches as Rotarians Angela Silver and Alan Fraser call out the raffle winners (Image: David Walker)

Guest of honour Amanda Roberts, Garden House's community engagement coordinator, thanked all the participants for their support of the hospice.

She outlined recent developments, including the new frailty service in conjunction with Lister Hospital, which is easing the pressure on the hospital by freeing up beds and improving quality of life for patients under its care.

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Amanda revealed that the average length of stay for in-patients at Garden House is just two weeks, thanks to many patients being able to return home after building up their resilience.

She also emphasised that Garden House could not operate and develop its services without all the backing it has from the public, and from its 800+ volunteers.

Amanda added that fundraising events such as the bridge drive are vital, and said: "The hospice is extraordinarily grateful for your support."