The hospice local to me is Keech Hospice Care and is on the Luton, Central Bedfordshire border. On Tuesday last week the Children’s hospice hosted a fabulous and, might I say, very regal coronation party.

There was the usual; cupcakes and tea…..obviously. But there was an ice-cream van, a princess, a farm, balloon arches and ponies dressed as a King and Queen. A great selection of sensory experiences for the children and for the families to engage in. For me, the two ponies were a personal highlight. Their costumes were so good and it just tickled me. A loved posing with them…..although her Mum was scared and they kept heading for her!

The Ark were there with chickens and rabbits. A loved having a rabbit on her and was happy to pose for a photo. Classic A!

There was an amazing balloon arch, for photos, by swoosh events. Plus the fabulous ponies and so much more. I think it’s fair to say that everyone had a great time and the weather was actually dry for the party which was a bonus.

I also became a stalker and insisted, rather embarrassingly, of saying hello to the two fabulous Mums from the Instragm accounts: Emily in Motherland and Robins Wonderful World. I gushed all over them and made a right plonker of myself but they were kind and wonderful, as you’s expect, and coped well with me!

The voice of parents/carers in these situations is powerful and needed to ensure that people like myself maintain our focus on the feelings of people living this journey.