“A sleepy Sunday in Hove’s St Ann’s Wells Gardens yesterday was transformed in a small Peaceful garden adjacent to the tennis courts and the main entrance Helping Hands created a warm welcome and a memorable day for our Jewish elderly in Brighton and hove with bunting music a high tea and above all Love and affection.” Peter Buckland

“My heart goes out to their generosity, and it was such a pleasure to see so many happy faces.”

“It was fantastic! Especially the music!” Corinne Silver

“Lovely! Beautiful setting. Well done to all the organisers.” Jay Fuller

“Liz Shaw and to you and Sarah who deserve medals for all your hard work.” Angela Davis

“Thanks to the organisers and volunteers who made it such a memorable afternoon. I thought the entertainment was wonderful although as I said to the front singer I do not enjoy BEI MIR BIST DU SCHOEN it is a pet hate of mine why I am not sure of the eclectic range she sang I had not hrard SHAME AND SCANDAL IN THE FAMILY for probably 50 years but it was a pleasant memory.” David Schaverien

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Helping Hands Sussex for the wonderful tea yesterday, it was so enjoyable & lovely to all be together again. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. The sandwiches & cakes were absolutely delicious, the entertainment was great too! Looking forward to the next one.” Roberta

“Thank you from Anne Conn who loved the tea & entertainment &seeing old friends”