Broadway Lodge Patron
Chris Difford
Chris Difford is a founding member of British rock band Squeeze and a double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist who continues to have a successful international music career. Best known for hits such as Cool for Cats, Up the Junction and Labelled with Love the lyrics of their songs, written by Chris, most often refer to life around addictive behaviours and later, in recovery.
“It’s a real honour to become a patron of Broadway Lodge. I have had many friends who have successfully been through their doors. It’s a warm and friendly rehab built around the 12 Step programme and there is no other place quite like it.”
Chris Difford
Chris is open about his own struggle with addiction and has now achieved almost 30 years in recovery. As patron, Chris not only helps to put Broadway Lodge on the map but he gives so much hope and inspiration to our clients who are at the beginning of a hard but life-changing journey. He is passionate about helping others suffering with addiction and we are very blessed and honoured that Chris feels connected with the charity and chooses to be part of the Broadway Lodge family. In recent times Chris has met with clients and presented his musical share, where he shares his life story interspersed by the songs most relevant to that time in his life. He also performed at our 2018 Reunion.
Read more about Chris here: https://chrisdifford.com/
Broadway Lodge Patron
Alex Lovell
Alex Lovell is a well-known figure in the south-west. She has presented the local evening news on weeknights for over two decades, adding a welcome uplifting and authentic presence on our TV screens with her warm and upbeat personality.
Alex was a presenter on BBC Points West for 18 years prior to moving to ITV West Country which is her current regular presenting role. In addition to this, Alex has an extensive professional background that includes voice-over, acting and television presenting roles outside of news reading that includes Playhouse Disney and Channel 4’s Deal or No Deal.
“My recent visit to Broadway Lodge only deepened my admiration. I found it to be a true haven of healing, a place where individuals are supported and guided with genuine care as they navigate their personal journeys towards recovery.”
Alex Lovell
We are very honoured to have Alex on board as a Patron and for her interest and support for our charity.
When Alex officially became a Patron at Broadway Lodge, she said:
“I’m truly delighted to accept the role of Ambassador for Broadway Lodge. I was first introduced to this remarkable charity by a friend who invited me to a fundraising event last year, and right away, I was struck by the compassion and unwavering commitment of the staff. It served as a powerful reminder that addiction, in its many forms, can affect anyone and often remains hidden in plain sight within our society.”
“My recent visit to Broadway Lodge only deepened my admiration. I found it to be a true haven of healing, a place where individuals are supported and guided with genuine care as they navigate their personal journeys towards recovery. I’m excited and humbled to be a part of this vital work and look forward to contributing in any way I can to Broadway Lodge’s mission.”
Broadway Lodge Patron
Philip Gay
Philip Gay is an inspirational former client who stayed at Broadway Lodge in 1988 for alcohol addiction and has remained in sobriety ever since. He has given unwavering support for Broadway Lodge for many years and was a Trustee for ten years to 2024. We are delighted to have Philip as a Patron.
Following treatment, Philip’s entrepreneurship and business acumen led him to become the CEO of a successful major property company as well as fulfilling his boyhood ambition of becoming a skilled farmer. He now enjoys a busy retirement and values family time with his three sons and their families.
“I feel honoured and proud to be a Patron of this fantastic charity. Broadway Lodge is life-changing for everyone who goes there. I never cease to be amazed at the amount of love and friendship that comes out of Broadway Lodge and the strong bonds that can be built as a result. Those who attend receive all the tools needed to move on and achieve sobriety. If you adopt and embrace those tools, your life will change completely.”
Philip Gay
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