Creative communications group DRPG hosted a ‘Make a Moment’ Christmas Party at its Hartlebury studios and headquarters this weekend for children and families supported by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.
The event, held in DRPG’s Studio 212 within Hartlebury, transformed the space into a familiar Victorian wonderland inspired by classic family films. Guests explored interactive sets designed and constructed by DRPG’s in-house Stage and Scenic team.
The festivities followed DRPG’s annual employee’s Christmas party for their own children on the Saturday hosting over 130 children, with the studio doors opening on Sunday, December 8, to welcome over 100 of the Trust’s young patients and their families. The day included live circus entertainment, feeding reindeer and a visit to Santa’s grotto, where every child received a gift to take home.
Dawn Forbes, Oncology Nurse Specialist for Children and Young People at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust commented:
“This event is really important for the children, their siblings, the parents, grandparents. Some of the children are going through cancer treatment, which is heartbreaking to think that any child has to go through. So, for them to come here today and spend a couple of hours, having fun together as a family, enjoying the buildup towards Christmas, seeing Santa or seeing the reindeers, it just allows them to be a normal child, just for a couple of hours during that really traumatic cancer journey that they’re going through. “
Twenty DRPG volunteers contributed to the event, working to deliver a sustainable and engaging experience. The team repurposed materials from earlier projects as part of the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Dale Parmenter, CEO of DRPG, commented:
“This event is the perfect way to close out the year, not just by creating magical moments but by giving back to our community. As we look ahead to our 45th anniversary in 2025, we’re excited to build on this spirit of giving with a year dedicated to CSR initiatives that make a tangible difference. For us, it’s about creating experiences that matter—and this was one of the most rewarding yet.”
In 2024, DRPG participated in over 40 charitable projects, including this Christmas event. With a series of CSR activities planned for its 45th anniversary, the company aims to further its community contributions in 2025