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MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 2025

Last Sunday 19th January, the LTCFC hosted our 51st annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel, marking 53 years of tradition. Around 600 children, accompanied by their parents and carers from all corners of London, gathered for a day filled with wonder and joy. The entertainment lineup was nothing short of spectacular, featuring 2 Robo dogs engaging with the children, Star Wars characters, Disney princesses, face painting, and even the Band of the Scots Guards making a grand entrance.

The children, mostly invited from SEN primary schools, were treated to a feast at their own tables, while adults and volunteers enjoyed refreshments courtesy of Wenzel’s the Bakers. As the day unfolded, laughter and excitement filled the air, creating unforgettable memories for everyone present. To top it off, each child was welcomed into Santa’s grotto, where they were presented with toys, board games, and chocolates generously donated by various toy companies, along with a special LTCFC sensory ‘Loui’ taxi and LTCFC bag.

The look of pure happiness on the children’s faces was truly priceless, making this year’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party a resounding success and a testament to the LTCFC’s commitment to creating magical experiences for London children.

We are unable to name everyone individually but we give grateful thanks to the following:

  • The incredible costumed characters: Furry Tail Folk, QPR FC mascots, the UK Garrison (including Batman, Deadpool, the Star Wars characters and crew), Willow Wishes Celebrations (Disney Princesses)
  • London’s Pearly Kings, Queens, Princes & Princesses
  • Action Amanda
  • The Crystals (Crystal Palace Cheerleaders)
  • Dance 21 (Dance group)
  • Ray “Elton” Johnson
  • Gemma Blackie and her team of Face Painters, Candy Floss and Popcorn makers
  • Global Marketing Group Ltd for the Glow Sticks
  • Magicians: Andy Clockwise, Brian Storey, Nick Brown, Norman Gee, Mark Shortland, Dave Allen, & Bron Coveney
  • The Band of the Scots Guards
  • Singer/Songwriter Shivani
  • Rock Choir
  • NextGen Ri for their robot dogs ‘Scottie & Bertie’
  • INK Recruitment
  • DCL Insurance
  • Scott “DJ” Bumpy
  • Mark Cohen Starman Productions
  • Jon & Sandeep and their crew – Kudos AV Productions
  • Amanda Miller and her Police Officers and Cadets
  • London Fire Brigade (Soho)
  • Photographers: Dean Euesden, Ken Cameron, Gail Bailey & Marie Corrigan
  • Videographers: Sean Paul Day & Mirna Borne
  • The Ultimate Promotion Company Ltd
  • Wenzel’s the Bakers (Baker Street Stn. branch) for the buffet catering
  • Westminster Council
  • Catherine Devonald and James Melville from the Grosvenor House
  • Nicci Fogarty and the team from LMS (Location Medical team)
  • Danny O’Sullivan (Ears Radios)
  • Big Yellow Storeroom
  • Alan Munn who organised all the toy companies that donated gifts for the Christmas Grotto: Goliath Character Options Golden Bear Spinmaster Tomy Mattel Jumbo Hasbro
  • The Deputy Mayoress of Westminster
  • Chingford Golf Club (John Hall – Captain’s Charity)
  • A&S Services Hoddesdon Ltd
  • The Harapan Trust
  • The helpers – Drivers and their partners, Committee members partners and extended families

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