A READING-BASED charity is welcoming people to its evening of festive celebrations and hearty singing on Tuesday, December 5.
Launchpad, who work to prevent homelessness across the town, is bringing back its Carols by Candlelight to Reading Town Hall. The event will be hosted by the charity’s patron Danyl Johnson and BBC Radio Berkshire’s Bridgitte Tetteh.
English Martyrs Primary School and Take Note Community choirs will help visitors through their favourite Christmas songs in a service that will also feature readings and inspiring stories about Launchpad’s work with people in accommodation crisis.
Fiona Keyte, fundraising manager at Launchpad, said: “Every year people tell us that Carols by Candlelight marks the start of their Christmas celebrations.
“I’m really looking forward to hearing some great singing this year, while knowing that we’ll be helping people across Reading too.”
Every ticket sale for the evening will help Launchpad continue to provide homes for Reading’s most vulnerable this winter. Its supported housing offers warm, clean and safe accommodation for more than 100 people in need – which are a lifeline to the many individuals, couples, and families at risk of, or who have already lost their homes.
There will be prizes to be won in a raffle on the night, including a £50 voucher for Bill’s restaurant, dinner for two in the Reading Room The Roseate and a tour of the Double-Barrelled Brewery.
Tickets are £12 and under 3s can attend for free. There is unreserved seating but accessible seating can be requested.
The event takes place from 6pm.
For more information, visit: lpcarolsbycandle.eventbrite.co.uk
