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Revolution Red is celebrating one whole year of assisting women and girls in the community.

LEXINGTON, S.C. A local nonprofit welcomed guests for the Delivering Digni-Tea Party. Revolution Red hosted the Bridgeton-themed party, which was all about ending period poverty in our community.

We are celebrating one year of delivering dignity to the women and girls right here in our community, Shay Turman said.

Turman is the CEO and founder of Revolution Red, a local nonprofit tackling period poverty in the Midlands.

So many women and girls are in need right now because they get their periods monthly. They don't have the pads and tampons they need. One and four women between the ages of 12 and 50 live below the federal poverty line. Even if they did get government assistance, there is just not a voucher, there's nothing that could assist them with getting those products, Turman said.

The organization hosted the Delivering Digni-Tea Party on Saturday. Guests were invited to a party inspired by the Netflix series Bridgerton. Attendees learned about ways they could support women and girls in need.

It all starts with education. Events like this give the opportunity to educate," Turman said. "A lot of times, people don't talk about periods. It's so taboo, and so, we're all about breaking that stigma and breaking that taboo, having a conversation. People are suffering in silence. That's really what period poverty is all about. not having the materials and the products you need and not being able to talk about it.

Guests showed off their best-themed outfits and brought menstrual products that will be donated.

We invited friends that maybe didn't hear about it before because we want to bring awareness to the situation and it is an issue here at home, Jackie Banton said.

Another guest, Constance Edgerton, admires the work the organization does.

We know, as women ourselves, that the stigma of not being able to have those products when you need available can be embarrassing to ask for if you need them and so for someone to put them in different locations and people that want to volunteer to actually give to those, Edgerton said.

While progress has been made in South Carolina, specifically with the end of the tax on menstrual products earlier this year, Turman says the work has only just begun.

The journey is far from over. That was a big win with the tax being taken away, but we've seen so many struggles since we started this platform of people using things like socks or toilet paper as pads or using no pads at all, she said. "It's dangerous; it opens them up for infections like toxic shock syndrome. It leaves them susceptible to things like being overlooked for positions on jobs or being left behind in school, and it all just starts with something that their body cant control."

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It's hard to deny the aesthetic allure of "Bridgerton," whether you've soaked up every minute of the lush period drama or not. The three-season series on Netflix explores the nuanced social dynamics among Regency London's high society (and notably holds some of the steamiest scenes on the streaming platform.) If you've spent a weekend falling deep into the newest episodes, you might be feeling inspired to step into the world of duchesses and dukes for yourself. Dearest gentle reader, count us in.

Planning a tea party might sound like a monumental feat, but rest assured it's no more intimidating than an intimate dinner party. It all starts with a clear central theme such as the summer's sexiest Regency drama and a good measure of planning. From there, you'll build excitement with curated mood boards and enchant guests with thoughtful details.

Ahead, we're outlining seven ideas for planning your own garden tea party, including suggestions for the location, tablescape, attire, and more. Plus, we share expert advice on hosting a seamless tea party that might even impress Lady Whistledown (or, at least we'd like to think).

Lea Stafford is a California-based event planner and founder of Stafford Creative + Co.

AJ Williams is an event designer and founder of AJ Events.

Not sure where to begin? Outline a budget and approximate guest list to define the vision for the day. Whether you're hosting in your backyard or planning something a bit more formal, it's important to set expectations early. As event designer AJ Williams tells PS, hosts should start with a tentative guest list and intended price per person. (Don't worry you can adjust later as the RSVPs start to roll in.)

Curating a regal look all starts with the setting. While you might feel inclined to book a lush outdoor garden, Williams notes that some of the most impactful "Bridgerton" tea scenes actually take place within the sitting room. You'll have a bit more control over the day (and skip worries of heat, rain, and unwelcome insects) when hosting indoors. As event planner Lea Stafford highlights, you'll also want to weigh your guests' environmental preferences, allergies, and comfort needs when selecting a venue.

Floral bouquets are key to nailing this aesthetic look but you don't have to drop major money for fresh stems. Plan a day-of run to Trader's Joes or a local farmer's market to source affordable bouquets.

Stafford also recommends selecting decor that speaks to your group's most treasured memories. "I'm into simple, imperfect, raw moments," she tells PS. "There's something so special about having moments that showcase the actual material or item, and it's less about the styling of it."

Of course, no tea party is complete without the titular beverage. You might want to poll the group chat for a consensus on a favorite type of tea, but Chamomile or Earl Grey are safe bets. When planning finger foods try combining traditional tea service including scones and miniature sandwiches with more modern fare, all accented with a scattering of edible flowers. Presentation is paramount here.

"For any of the food, try layering and presenting them almost like a cheese board," Williams says. "Put crumpets, tea sandwiches, and assorted desserts on different platters and on elevated heights."

Take notes from Penelope's wardrobe and ask guests to dress in shades of soft pinks, yellows, blues, and greens. (It doesn't hurt that butter yellow and powder blues are major players in the current trend cycle, either.) Try recommending other Regency-era details such as exquisite lace and empire-waist gowns to further lean into that distinct look.

If you aren't planning something Bridgerton-inspired, rest assured that there's still room for planning around a theme. However, both Stafford and Williams caution against forcing anyone to adhere to a dress code; instead, try building a recommended color palette for that day.

Chances are, not every guest has soaked up every tantalizing twist from "Bridgerton." Ahead of the party, Williams suggests sharing a Pinterest board to inspire, set expectations, and drum up excitement. It's also the perfect moment to hop onto a party messaging platform, like Stafford's go-to TextMyGuests, to build community and keep everyone in the loop.

Gentle music acts as the backdrop of your bash and pulls the entire event together. If the occasion calls for it, you might consider a live musician or DJ to set the tone. (Otherwise, a well-curated playlist will do the trick.) A dainty, string quartet cover of Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso"? Consider us most pleased.

A highly stylized tea party all comes down to the moments you'll create. Small, thoughtfully planned details such as pastel cocktails and ice cubes with edible flowers are key providing guests with a delightful experience.

It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the aesthetics, but don't let yourself get lost in all the beautiful details. A practical, careful plan for the gathering including problem-solving for any outdoor location challenges helps everything to run smoothly. To make the occasion particularly heartfelt, Stafford suggests planning activities beloved by your friend group and details that reference sweet inside jokes.

"On social channels like Instagram, it's all about the glitz, the glam, and the aesthetic," Stafford says. "But there should be a deeper purpose. Highlighting that deeper purpose in a beautiful way is my goal." We'd politely raise a teacup to that.

Nicolette Baker is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn, NY. Her expertise lies primarily in food, drink, and fashion media, but she enjoys covering all aspects of lifestyle with an accessible approach. She's written for Food & Wine, Byrdie, Business Insider, VinePair, and Flourish.

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As part of Horsham District Councils 50th anniversary, the Councils Chairman Cllr Nigel Emery hosted a special tea party for 50 local Community Heroes at Warnham Nature Reserve on 20 June. The sun shone brightly on the award winners who do such amazing work across the Horsham District.

The awards are in honour of the Councils 50th anniversary year and to acknowledge and celebrate the people who make the Horsham District so special.

Commenting on the awards, Chairman Cllr Nigel Emery said:

The Horsham District community is full of dedicated people who give their time and talents so freely to make such a positive difference to the quality of peoples lives.

Cllr Emery personally thanked the 50 local people who were nominated by residents from across the whole of the Horsham District. People were recognised from many areas of community service including those involved in youth services, nature and environmental conservation, working with local brownie and scout groups and schools, making sports available to all ages and abilities, as well as the many volunteers from several local charities. All of these people regularly go above and beyond to improve the lives of others in their communities.

This year we mark a half century milestone for the Council, which was formed in 1974 when Horsham Urban Council amalgamated with Chanctonbury and Horsham Rural Councils creating Horsham District Council.

All of our local charities are in desperate need of volunteers to continue to make a difference to the people of Horsham District.If you have a few spare hours and think volunteering is for you, please get in touch with the Horsham District Council Voluntary Sector Support team.

There are many different ways you can help keep Horsham District a special place to live. To find a volunteering opportunity that is right for you visit the Council website.

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Voodoo Ranger is up to its well-known tricks as it launches a new CTV spot titled 'Not Your Grandmas Tea' aimed at their 21-29 male brand enthusiasts. The campaign, created by Good Conduct, pushes off traditional tea conventions, from high-society afternoon tea to sweet little old ladies, to prove that Hardcharged Tea is a completely different tea for a completely different tea drinker. The campaign launched on Memorial Day weekend and is expected to run throughout the summer and into the fall.

Known for its cult-favourite IPAs, Voodoo Ranger also just pulled off another unforgettable stunt in New York City. Yesterday, an unsuspecting group of guests were invited for a posh high tea experience in SoHo, which quickly turned to mayhem to celebrate the brands national launch of its hard tea, Voodoo Ranger Hardcharged Tea.

Also created by Good Conduct, guests were invited to experience a luxurious classic high tea at Chez Vaudou but things quickly took a turn when servers presented trays with safety goggles and smashing devices such as golf clubs, baseball bats and tire irons instead of tea and traditional finger sandwiches. Heavy metal music filled the room as a guitarist jumped on a table and shredded some power bars startling and accelerating the energy in the room. Voodoo Ranger Hardcharged Tea banners unfurled and tea drinkers were encouraged to let loose, smash some China, and stir things up with the new Hardcharged Tea.

This event comes after other brand pranks like the Voodoo Ranger IPA Action Park in 2022 that tricked Napa Valley into thinking a beer amusement park would crash their vineyards. Known for its bold daring personality and unexpected approach, the Voodoo Ranger Hardcharged Tea party smashed traditional tea conventions with a little fun.

Just like Hardcharged Tea, this event was all about breaking expectations and bringing some edge to moments steeped in tradition, said Michelle Robertson, Voodoo Ranger brand manager. Packed with refreshing flavours and a bold kick, we always say that Hardcharged Tea is a tea that parties, and we are thrilled to give tea lovers a taste of what it means to be Hardcharged.

Tea is something with rich traditions and proper etiquette. We wanted to smash all of those snobby tropes. So, thats literally what we did, said ECD and founder of Good Conduct, Rob Lewis.

First introduced in 2023 in limited markets, Hardcharged Tea is made with real tea and beckons the bold with 7% ABV. Bringing the attitude to hard iced tea, Hardcharged Tea is now available nationally in four flavours, including Lemon, Peach, Half & Half and Razz Pop.

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Darkly lit at first, the stage at stages comes to light as the music fires up until images flicker on the backlit screen, underlining every chord. Its subtle and designed to let the music do the talking and it creates an atmosphere that perfectly fits that wonderful record (of which we get a total of five selections tonight). In an eclectic set though, its not all about Triptych, more a celebration of a great band with new music not too far over the horizon.

From the crazy crash of The Halcyon Days they had us, and by the time Temptation descends the entire room is buzzing for more. This is a band that has it all and says it sonically as powerfully and engaging as legends like The Doors and Led Zeppelin must have done. Theres such diversity at play though in the catalogue it must be hard what to shine a light on with a new tour.

There is of course the grandeur of The Bazaar and Triptych favourite Underground which tonight is augmented with Reeds Walk on the Wild Side; but theres also a rare cover of Tim Buckleys Last Goodbye as covers go, this is arguably as good as it gets..

Highlights for me though, might just be the live debut of the deep cut These Living Arms from Triptych, a great song only ever released as a single in Canada. Add to that the rare pairing of the classic Save Me with Samsara and the irreplaceable Heaven Coming Down and you might just have the perfect setlist.

Thankfully The Tea Party do epic encores and the combination of Winter Solstice and Sister Awake, replete with injections of Paint it Black by the Stones and Bowies Heroes is monumental.

At one point Jeff simply states that the songs are just to make you feel good, and no matter which way you turn there are smiling faces all around you.

If you are considering attending the tour then I implore you to do so, not only are the band on fire, the huge pent up glory of the songs tonight juts lit up the venue and Jeff was just in the mood to talk regaling us with stories from the bands long and storied career.

The Setlist

The Halcyon Days |The Bazaar |Underground (with Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed) |Psychopomp |Last Goodbye(Jeff Buckley cover) |Gone |These Living Arms |Save Me / Samsara |Heaven Coming Down(with With Or Without You by U2) |Temptation

The Encore:Winter Solstice |Sister Awake(with Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones and Heroes by David Bowie)

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