Christmas Singalong raises £2000 for charity

Pinney Talfourd’s Christmas sing-along at  the Queens Theatre Hornchurch gets whole community into festive mood.
Pinney Talfourd once again teamed up with Queens Theatre Hornchurch in December to host ‘Christmas at the Queens’ – a lively free sing along event for the whole community.

Our fantastic local choir Dawn Chorus joined us to lead the crowd for a series of upbeat Christmas songs including “Let it Snow” and “Jingle Bells” before the Mayor of Havering Brian Eagling joined the stage to say a few words and announce the raffle alongside Managing Partner of Pinney Talfourd, Philip Cockram.

This was a free event but the charity raffle on the day and generous donations raised just over £2,000 in aid of the Queens Theatre charitable trust and Pinney Talfourd’s own charity of the year ‘Bertie’s Battle’. Local businesses rallied to support the event by donating some fabulous prizes from champagne to a signed Tracey Emin print! The full list of gifts is below with acknowledgements. Funds raised are divided equally between the two charities.

This event has attracted a full house every year and this year was no different. Local businesses, Councillors, the community and also a number of our clients checked in for this festive celebration. Many clients with transport difficulties were taken as guests, ensuring that Christmas is not a lonely time after all.

Teas, coffees and cakes were on offer courtesy of Pinney Talfourd after the event to refresh those vocal chords, providing an opportunity to meet new faces and make new friends. Thank you to the Queens Theatre Club volunteers who helped to serve refreshments.

If you would like to find out more about the Queens Theatre Club or enquire about any performances please contact the Box Office on 01708 443333.

If you would like to find out more about this event or Pinney Talfourd’s services please contact 01708 229444.

Finally, everybody at Pinney Talfourd would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Our generous raffle donors

1. £50 Marks & Spencer Gift Voucher
Donated by Lloyds Bank, 0345 3000000

2. John Lewis Hamper
Donated by Waitrose in Upminster, 01708 224444

3. Meal for 2 at Mandarin Palace, Ilford
Donated by Mandarin Palace, Ilford 020 8550 7661

4. Luxury Christmas hamper
Donated by Pinney Talfourd Solicitors, 01708 229444

5. Red Carpet Peel Treatment
Donated by Aesthetics of Essex in Upminster, 01708 225555

6. The Halo Gift Voucher
Donated by The Halo in Upminster, 01708 223998

7. Scented Candle Set
Donated by Poetic Design, Upminster, 01708 222213

8. Floral basket
Donated by Floral Affairs, Upminster, 01708 640267

9. Shellac/ full set of nail extensions from HMQ Nails
Donated by HMQ Nails in Cranham, 01708 259 685

10. A manicure and pedicure treatment from HMQ Nails
Donated by HMQ Nails in Cranham, 01708 259 685

11. Bottle of Champagne
Donated by ETC Construction, 020 7987 1223

12. Specially selected bottle of Wine
Donated by Shenfield Wines, Shenfield, 01708 204899

13. Two tickets to a Queen’s Theatre production (excl panto)
Donated by Queens Theatre Hornchurch, 01708 443333

14. Wine and Chocolates
Donated by Queen’s Theatre Club

15. £200 legal services voucher and a bottle of wine
Donated by Pinney Talfourd Solicitors, 01708 229444
This can be redeemed against any legal service including wills, family advice and commercial services.

16. “Reach Out for Fruit”, a signed Tracey Emin print
Donated by Brandler Galleries, Coptfold Road, Brentwood 01277 222269