Choc it out! A children’s hospice is giving the public an opportunity to explore its stunning grounds during a day of Easter fun. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is welcoming visitors to The Nook, in Framingham Earl, on Saturday, 1st April. There will be arts and crafts and an egg hunt, plus a tombola, raffle and refreshments. The fun day, taking place between 10am and 2pm, is the first community event to be held at The Nook since it was opened by EACH Patron The Princess of Wales – then The Duchess of Cambridge – in November 2019. “It’s very exciting and we can’t wait to welcome the public to our beautiful hospice,” said EACH Community Fundraiser Ellie Miller, who has jointly organised the event with colleague Megan Kemp. “It hasn’t been possible until now, because of the pandemic, but is going to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. “Although the public won’t have access to the care floor, they’ll be able to see and enjoy our grounds and I’m sure they’ll be impressed. “The Nook is a stunning place and this is an opportunity to showcase it, as well as raising awareness and perhaps changing perceptions. “People may hear the word ‘hospice’ and conjure up images of a scary, depressing, hospital-like environment. “In reality, nothing could be further from the truth and this is a perfect way to highlight that, while having lots of Easter fun.” The public can come and go as they please and do not need to book tickets, although they can register their interest via a special Facebook page. The Easter arts and crafts will be free but the egg hunt, which will be taking place in the gardens and courtyard, costs £3. There will also be live music from Norwich-based steel pan band Spangle. The majority of the eggs have been kindly donated by NIQ Brandbank, Tesco, the Cambridge office of Ensors chartered accountants, Wolseley Plumbing and Heating and Nationwide Building Society, in St Stephens Street, Norwich. Image provided by EACH
