CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025

The famous CHSF Christmas Party for our amazing heart heroes and their families is BACK for 2025!

This annual celebration is a brilliant opportunity for CHD patients in our region to have fun and meet other children and families living with congenital heart disease.

WHEN?
Sunday 7th December 2025
11am – 3pm

WHERE?
Cedar Court Hotel Bradford
Mayo Avenue, Rooley Lane, BD5 8HW

WHO?
Heart warriors and their families who have been treated at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in the last 3 years will be given priority.

 

(We understand the popularity of this event and will be operating a waiting list as we’d love to have as many heart families join us as possible.)

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Charity mascot Katie Bear posing for a photo with Mr and Mrs Claus. White christmas background, santa is holding a bell

WHAT’S ON?

Santa’s Grotto . Entertainment from BoomChikkaBoom . Anna and Elsa visit us from Arendelle . Teen area . Stalls . Games . Food . and more…

Caring for the family of heart heroes is hugely important to CHSF, which is why the charity invests significant time, resource and funds into the Christmas Party every year.

The feedback we get is that CHD patients, parents and siblings all benefit a great deal from coming together to celebrate the upcoming festive period at our annual party, knowing that people with shared experiences are in the room.

We know that great friendships and bonds are formed when heart families like you get together, and it’s a chance to let your hair down in a supportive environment. So please come along – we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

SIGN UP TO THE WAITING LIST

We are now at full capacity for the Christmas Party 2025. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for this event, please fill in the form below…

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