Before the main event, 22 members of the Greenacre Academy and Walderslade Girls’ School choir sung Christmas carols to get everyone in a festive mood.
Danielle Breckin, Head of Music at the school said: “We were delighted to be invited back to sing Christmas carols at the lights switch on this year. The students worked really hard to perfect their performance and were thrilled to be able to spread some Christmas cheer.”
Jayne Black, Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I would like to particularly thank our youngest guests, who did such a brilliant job of turning on the lights and the local students who sang in the choir.
“I would also like to thank our local partners for their generous tree donations to their local hospital this year, and to all those, behind the scenes, who work to make our annual Christmas tree lights switch-on such a special occasion.”
This year, the hospital’s main courtyard Christmas tree was kindly donated by contractors WW Martin.
Mike Darling, Director, said: “We were only too pleased to help this year and provide the Christmas tree to the main courtyard at Medway Maritime Hospital. On behalf of everyone at WW Martin, we wish the patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.”
The main roundabout tree was kindly donated by Staxson Mechanical and Electrical Services, who has also donated money to The Medway Hospital Charity to buy festive gifts for patients for the past four years.
Stephen Ingram, Managing Director, said: “Christmas is a time for giving and we like to give back to our community, especially at this time of year. It was our pleasure to supply the roundabout tree and to ensure patients will receive a gift on Christmas Day.”
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