One of Essex's largest family owned and managed hotels has announced that it has adopted the local Saint Francis Hospice as its charity of the year.
The announcement came at the launch of a new afternoon tea offering from the De Rougemont Manor Hotel in Brentwood as it celebrated 45 successful years of meeting and greeting guests from around the world.
Speaking at the launch of their new daily afternoon tea menu Davine Laybourne, director of the hotel said: "We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting such a worthy local cause over the next year.
"My father was cared for by the team of doctors and nurses at Saint Francis Hospice so we know what a great job they do caring for the terminally ill and providing comfort to family and friends at really stressful times in people's lives."
Throughout the year the De Rougemont Manor Hotel will support the hospice by making collections, providing facilities and promotion for hospice fundraising events.
Also at the launch of the new Afternoon Tea offering from the 4 star hotel was the Mayor of Brentwood, Councillor Ann Coe.
She said: "It's lovely to find a place that serves a delightful afternoon tea in such beautiful surroundings. I'm a regular visitor to the hotel and even held my wedding reception here 18 months ago so I know how well all the Hilton family and staff at the De Rougemont Manor Hotel do in providing excellent customer service and setting high standards.
"I'm also very pleased to hear that the De Rougemont Manor Hotel will be supporting our local Saint Francis Hospice over the coming year. They do so much invaluable work for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across the borough of Brentwood."
Lynda Head, community fundraising manager at Saint Francis Hospice said: "I'm always a sucker for a traditional afternoon tea so am very happy to be here to celebrate the launch of this lovely new offering from the De Rougemont Manor and thank the owners Jason, Davine and Vicky for generously agreeing to support our fundraising efforts over the coming year."
