Chairman’s hospice tour was “humbling”

A RECORD number of visitors took up an invitation to look around Rainbows Hospice on its annual open day.

The Loughborough-based care centre for children and young people welcomed more than 1,000 people through its doors and into its gardens on a sunny afternoon.

Among those making the most of the chance to look around was Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Councillor for Earl Shilton’s and Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, Councillor Janice Richards.

Cllr Richards said: “I had been before when I was mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth and it was amazing then but going again as Chairman of the County Council, you realise what a wonderful caring place it is.

“It was a privilege to be able to see the new facilities that had been added since I was there before.

“We were taken on a tour through the buildings and the gardens - but none of it would work without the wonderful dedication of the staff, volunteers, fundraisers and people who donate money to make it the wonderful place it is today. “It was a truly humbling experience.” Rainbows director of supporter relations Andrew Ball said: “Rainbows is an inspirational place where we extend the best possible care in a loving, joyous environment.

“The focus is on making every day special for those who come to us.

“Our Open Day is about celebrating those who help us maintain the highest level of care - our supporters, old and new - and we were bowled over by the record number of people who turned out to support us.

“It was wonderful.”