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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
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Yorkshire Garden Centres group raises £11k for children's hospice
More than £11,000 has been raised for a children's hospice through a garden centre charity scheme. The Yorkshire Garden Centres group, which comprises Tong, Tingley, Otley, and Bingley Garden Centres, plus Dean's York and Scarborough and the recently acquired Pennine Garden Centre in Huddersfield, raised the total for Martin House Children's Hospice through a digital till donation partnership with fintech charity Pennies. Diane Farrar, group tills and customer services manager, said: "We're delighted that the Pennies initiative has raised so much in such a short space of time, thanks to the incredible generosity of our customers. "Pennies is a great way for people to donate to Martin House in a simple, safe, and sustainable way, and has given our £30,000 fundraising target a huge boost." Pennies works as a digital collection box, allowing customers to add a small donation to their purchase at the till.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- General
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Gargrave prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors to open gardens event
AN open gardens event that started life 50 years ago as a church fundraiser is once again set to welcome hundreds of visitors to the weekend event. Gargrave Open Gardens - due to take place this weekend, Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, - last year attracted a record more than 700 visitors and raised more than £8,000 for the church and hospices. People visited 30 gardens of all shapes and sizes, while also enjoying live music, artists in residence, quirky plant containers, and all-day refreshments. The event began in the 1970s when Margaret Green and a few other residents decided to open up their gardens to visitors to raise money for the village's Methodist Church. The event was handed over to St Andrew's Church when the Methodist church closed and has raised money for it ever since. It expanded from a single day to a weekend event when several gardeners said they wanted profits from the event to be shared with other good causes in addition to the church. This year's event, which will see the inclusion of new gardens, will for the second year see half the money raised go to the church, and the other half to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, and to Martin House children's hospice. A spokesperson for St Andrew's said: 'We chose our local hospices to be our long term partner charities as they are significant to our whole community. They have touched the lives of many of us through loss of a spouse, parent, friend, child or grandchild.' Duncan and Bee Faulkner, who have been running the open gardens event on behalf of St Andrew's Church, Gargrave for the last 16 years, said: 'We've been trying to make it more and more of a community event, with so many people pulling together to bring it off. "We encourage inclusion of a wide variety of gardens: tiny to huge, wild to manicured, new to mature. Visitors love a day out exploring places usually out of bounds. In 2025 we have some impressive extra gardens opening for the first time." The event will run on June 21 and June 22 from 11am to 5pm. Tickets are £6 in advance, or £8 on the day from Gargrave Village Hall where visitors will be able to pick up their garden 'passport' and a map of all the garden locations. Find out more at:
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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87-year old takes 'leap of faith' for Skipton church carbon-neutral appeal
THE heart of Skipton came alive as residents, visitors, thrill-seekers - and Batman - gathered for the exhilarating 'Leap of Faith' fundraising event in support of Holy Trinity Church. The event, held on the same day as Skipton Car Show, featured daring sponsored abseils from the 90-feet high church tower; stalls from community partners such as Martin House and St George's Crypt homeless shelter in Leeds and pop-up refreshments from Bean Loved. It was all done in a spirited effort to raise funds for carbon neutral heating and improved access in the grade one listed parish church. The event drew participants and spectators from Craven and beyond, who watched fundraisers descend the tower to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd. Some 35 people took the leap including members of the congregation, townspeople and visitors, all united by a shared commitment to preserving the church's legacy. Oldest to take the plunge was 87-year old Robert Hall, while three generations of the Lowans family, ranging in ages from 14 to 81 years old, also took the 'leap of faith', and Kevin Burnett donned a Batman suit to make his descent. Rev Doug Rice-Bowen, Curate of Holy Trinity, who also took part, said: 'This church has stood at the centre of Skipton for centuries, and on the day of the event it stood at the centre of a joyful celebration of community spirit. We're so thankful to everyone who took part and supported this event—whether they jumped, donated, or simply came to cheer. Every penny raised will help secure the future heritage of this remarkable place for all the people of Skipton and Yorkshire.' The Leap of Faith is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness and funds for restoration work at Holy Trinity, including a new heating system and access improvements designed to ensure everyone can enjoy the church's history and heritage. The church remains an active place of worship and a venue for music, culture, and community outreach. Holy Trinity is aiming to raise £500,000 for its new carbon neutral system. The church made the decision in 2021 to go carbon neutral by 2030. It was granted planning permission last year by North Yorkshire Council to carry out the work which includes the installation of air source heat pumps, an electric boiler and the fitting of new internal pipes and radiators. Donations can still be made via
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Health
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Children's hospice opens new nine-bed wing with enchanted forest theme
A children's hospice has opened a new nine-bed children's wing as part of a £21.9 million transformation project. Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa announced the completion of the wing, which represents the first phase of THE BUILD project. The wing includes nine enchanted forest-themed bedrooms with piped oxygen, integrated hoists, and access to a private garden. Communal spaces include an art room, playroom, lounge, and dining area. There is also a cooled bedroom suite where children are cared for after death, allowing families time to say goodbye and receive emotional support. The opening of the wing comes as the charity also announced its supporters across Yorkshire and beyond have raised more than £1 million towards THE BUILD. This marks the halfway point of the public fundraising target of £2 million. Clair Holdsworth, chief executive at Martin House Children's Hospice, said: "Reaching the milestone of opening the new children's wing is a monumental achievement for Martin House, and I'd like to thank everyone who has supported us to get to this point. "We are looking forward to delivering care in the new children's wing, which has all the modern facilities we need to provide outstanding specialist care to children with life-limiting conditions." The next stage of THE BUILD will bring a dedicated teenagers' wing with tailored spaces for privacy and independence along with their very own Love Island-style outdoor courtyard. A new education centre and wellbeing centre will also be created to support families emotionally and practically, including a hydrotherapy pool. More information is available at
