An evening of sunsets, poetry, food, and drinks is on the menu at a charity fundraiser for The Holly Lodge Centre.

The Belvedere Suite at Pembroke Lodge has been booked exclusively for June 5, so all guests get to enjoy stunning views from the terrace.

The Holly Lodge Centre was founded to make learning fun for people of all ages, but particularly for those with learning difficulties or other disabilities.

Nestling in the heart of Richmond Park, patron David Attenborough calls the small charity a ‘huge treasure’.

The centre has a complete re-creation of a Victorian schoolhouse and pharmacy, where ‘pupils’ can experience Dickensian learning first- hand – and a nineteenth century pharmacy, where older visitors with dementia can make authentic Victorian soap.

Outside there is a well-stocked kitchen garden, stables, a dipping pond, bird-watching hide, solar fountain and an open-air theatre.

Last year, it had more than 8,000 visitors.

Although the Holly Lodge Centre only has two paid members of staff, it is supported by an army of over 70 volunteers and many are experts in their field.

This makes it possible to offer an action-packed timetable of activities and the centre attracts thousands of visitors every year, from schools and community groups throughout South West London.

As there is no government funding, the Holly Lodge Centre relies heavily on fund-raising activities and on donations from local individuals and businesses.

Tickets to this event - ‘Reflections’ - are £45 and it's being held on Tuesday, June 5. This includes a welcome drink and buffet with wine.

To book visit www.thehollylodgecentre.org.uk or contact hlcevents@thehollylodgecentre.org.uk or Telephone 020 8940 8730