Garden Party at Buckingham Palace 2010
As Scheme Manager for Homecall, I was thrilled to receive an invitation from Her Majesty The Queen to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace earlier this year. Homecall received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2006 and following the troubled times when the charity was threatened with closure in 2008 it is wonderful that this year Homecall is able to celebrate it's 25th Anniversary.
I have looked after the Bexhill scheme now for some 10 years and felt privileged indeed to be invited to represent the charity at such a prestigious event. The Garden Party was held on Thursday, July 22nd, and I was accompanied by my husband, Roger.
The weather threatened rain but it was, in fact, mostly sunny and dry and we enjoyed the afternoon immensely. Afternoon tea was delicious and with 8000 people attending it was a fashion show to behold.
It was very interesting to meet people who have done so much good in their lives all able to enjoy the ambience of their sovereign's residence.
Jenny Private
