Peace Hospice Care threw a party for its staff to celebrate a quarter of a century of caring for people at their most vulnerable.

There was tea and a specially made cake at the event at the charity's headquarters in Peace Drive, Watford on Friday, June 24.

The party was attended by the Hospice’s Trustees and its Patron Mayor Dorothy Thornhill.

Elizabeth Timmons, of Watford, has been volunteering at Peace Hospice Care since it first opened 25 years ago and has been fundraising for the hospice since 1995.

She said: “Volunteering at Peace Hospice Care has been the most satisfying thing I have done in my life; it’s very rewarding. The work the hospice does for the local community is invaluable and I love being able to give back to them.

“I had a great time on Friday and saw so many people that I haven’t seen in years; some that helped fundraise 25 years ago. I don’t want to be thanked for the work I do at the hospice, I do it because I want to, but I deeply appreciate the effort that was put into the celebrations.”

Abbi Langan, interim communications manager, said: “The board of trustees and executive team didn’t want to let this historic day pass without marking it. It is down to the drive, energy and enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers that we are able to deliver the consistently high standards of care that Peace Hospice Care is renowned for.

“Peace Hospice Care is a person-centred organisation, not just for the patients and families we look after, but also for the staff and volunteers who are the beating heart of our charity. Despite the rain it was a lovely way to mark the occasion.”

The Hertfordshire community come together to support Peace Hospice Care in its 25th Anniversary celebration.

Corporate sponsor of the charity, HW Fisher, sent 10 volunteers to help at the event. Leenie’s Cakes, a family run business, donated an incredible show stopping cake and Hope Winter, a young St Albans singer-songwriter, entertained guests.

Christine Harrison, a Hertfordshire based artist, also helped create a mosaic which will be unveiled in the following months and featured in the Hospice’s court yard to mark the milestone.

There are many events happening during this anniversary year for the community to support, as well as a Heritage exhibition at the Watford Museum in September.

Peace Hospice Care relies on more than 600 volunteers and 155 staff members to deliver their services across Hertfordshire. If you would like to volunteer with the Hospice or to have a look at their current vacancies please visit www.peacehospicecare.org.uk or call 01923 330 330.