Carry On actress puts on fashion show for hospice
During its first ever fashion fundraiser on November 18, Caremark Chichester, the leading provider of home care in the area, raised £1,050 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
The event – titled The Greatest Show! – was held at Westbourne House School and opened by the Mayor of Chichester, councillor Craig Gershater.therunwayfeaturedclothing worn by professional models andcaremark’sveryownvolunteers,andstarredtheyoungand talented performers of Dance and Beyond dance school.
The masterminds behind the show’s success were Caremark Chichester’s manager, Ellie Chapman, and former Carry On actress, Anne (Annie) Marodeen,whoisnowadevotedcaremark care assistant. Annie first appeared on screen in the 1955 film, The Reluctant Bride, then landed a role in the very famous Carry On films. She has since acted in the St Trinian’s movies andvarioustvshows.anniehas been working for the local Caremark franchise branch since 2020 and has found a real passion for her job.
Working closely with Ellie, Annie drew on her previous experience of setting up her own modelling agency to orchestrate the show. Together, they enlisted the help of local retailers, including John Lewis, Fanny Adams Boutique Arundel, Mousetrap, Dartagnan Menswear, and St Wilfrid's retro and vintage charity shops.
The generosity of attendees and local supporters has seen thetotalsumof£1,050raisedfor St Wilfrid’s Hospice, which was generated from ticket sales and bucket collections on the night.
As an independent, local charity,stwilfrid’shospicesupports residents of West Sussex and Hampshire who are living with a terminal or life-limiting illness, free of charge.
Andrew Demetriou, managing director of Caremark Chichester, praised the efforts of all involved: “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all attendees, volunteers, and generous sponsors, notably Lexus Hedge End, who contributed to making'thegreatestshow!'an overwhelming success. I’m immenselyproudofthecaremark Chichester team to have united locals in support of St Wilfrid's Hospice. The money that has been raised is fundamental to ensurethehospicecancontinue its outstanding provision of palliative and end-of-life care, and uphold it’s essential support for the community.”