FESTIVE fundraising fun is coming to Hartford as Redrow is set to host ‘A Happy Hartford Christmas’ in aid of The Joshua Tree.

With carols, a brass band and a visit from Santa himself, the event will be held on Thursday, November 29 from 5pm to 7pm, at Hartford Grange, in Walnut Lane.

Northwich Town Mayor, Cllr Alison Gerrard will officially open the fundraiser, with performances from Hartford Primary School and Northwich Pop Choir.

Visitors will be able to indulge in seasonal goodies including hot chocolate and delicious spiced mulled wine.

There will also be raffles and a host of other activities to get everyone in the festive spirit.

Caroline Thompson-Jones, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (NW), said: “A Happy Hartford Christmas is now in its fourth year and has become a firm fixture in the community calendar. It’s popular with Redrow homeowners living at Hartford Grange, Water’s Reach and Weaver Park, as well as those in the wider neighbourhood, as it provides an opportunity for people to come together and enjoy some festive fun while raising money for charity.

“We hope people will enter into the spirit of giving by supporting us as we help The Joshua Tree. The charity does a fantastic job working with families across the North West living with the life-changing experience of childhood cancer.”

Redrow has an ongoing relationship with The Joshua Tree. It was one of the charities to benefit from fundraising during the company’s 40th anniversary in 2014 and in 2015 Redrow backed The Joshua Tree’s Christmas gift appeal.

Pippa Watson-Peck, from The Joshua Tree, said: “We are grateful to receive the continued support from Redrow and to join in their Hartford Christmas event as the beneficiary charity. As a charity we are at a time of great excitement as we embark upon the development of a purpose-built support centre in Sandiway. The support centre, to be completed next year, will facilitate the continued provision of free practical, emotional and social support to children with cancer and their family and friends helping to ensure that life remains as normal as possible during an incredibly traumatic time.”