Creative communications group DRPG
hosted a Make a Moment Christmas party at its Hartlebury studios and
headquarters for children and families supported by the Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals Charity.
The event, held in DRPG’s Studio 212 within
Hartlebury, transformed the space into a familiar Victorian wonderland inspired
by classic family films. Guests explored interactive sets designed and
constructed by DRPG’s in-house Stage and Scenic team.
The festivities followed DRPG’s annual employee’s
Christmas party for their own children on the Saturday hosting more than 130
children, with the studio doors opening on Sunday 8 December to welcome more than 100 of the Trust’s young patients and their families. The day included live
circus entertainment, feeding reindeer and a visit to Santa’s grotto, where
every child received a gift.
Photo Credit: image suppliedDawn Forbes, oncology nurse specialist for children and young people at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “This event is really important for the children, their
siblings, the parents, grandparents. Some of the children are going through
cancer treatment, which is heartbreaking to think that any child has to go
through. So, for them to come here today and spend a couple of hours, having
fun together as a family, enjoying the buildup towards Christmas, seeing Santa
or seeing the reindeers, it just allows them to be a normal child, just for a
couple of hours during that really traumatic cancer journey that they're going
through."
Twenty DRPG volunteers contributed to the event,
working to deliver a sustainable and engaging experience. The team repurposed
materials from earlier projects as part of the company’s commitment to
environmental responsibility.
Dale Parmenter, CEO of DRPG, said: "This event is the perfect way to close out the year,
not just by creating magical moments but by giving back to our community. As we
look ahead to our 45th anniversary in 2025, we’re excited to build on this
spirit of giving with a year dedicated to CSR initiatives that make a tangible
difference. For us, it’s about creating experiences that matter—and this was
one of the most rewarding yet."
In 2024, DRPG participated in more than 40 charitable
projects, including this Christmas event. With a series of CSR activities
planned for its 45th anniversary, the company aims to further its community
contributions in 2025.
