As the NI Children’s Hospice launches its annual Lights to Remember Christmas appeal, Audrey Watson speaks exclusively to its ambassador, Girls Aloud superstar, Nadine Coyle.
Making Rice Krispie buns isn’t what Nadine Coyle usually does during a personal appearance, but the big-hearted Londonderry-born star and one-fifth of female supergroup Girls Aloud will be slaving away in the kitchen today, in her role as Ambassador for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
“I got involved with the Children’s Hospice a few years ago through friends of my mum and dad,” explains Nadine. “One of their family suffered from a terminal illness and had spent time in the Hospice.
“I became very interested, especially as I was aware how invaluable it had been to the whole family. Someone suggested going along for a look and I was so moved, I decided to help in any way I could.
“It’s such a happy, positive place and I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was and how much fun the kids seemed to be having.
“Being involved and seeing the kids and the staff makes me feel very humble and grateful. What they are doing is really important — giving families a rest and providing children with somewhere that they look forward to going.
“The last time I visited, we all sang and I taught the children the dance moves from Love Machine, which was great fun.
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