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Harrogate’s Raworths Solicitors has announced four new promotions at the firm.
The promotions have been made in the private client and commercial teams.
John Carter, a lawyer in commercial property is promoted to senior associate and Claire Hunter, a solicitor in family children and divorce, Jessica Toller, a solicitor in wills and estates and Jennifer Watson, a solicitor in corporate, have each been promoted to associate.
Deborah Boylan, head of employment and people partner at Raworths, said:
“It’s always incredibly gratifying to be able to recognise and reward the huge contribution and commitment of our people, particularly when they have been integral to the firm’s success for many years.
“It’s important that we nurture and support our people and encourage them to be the best they can be by investing in their professional development and progression. Our commitment to developing talent also helps to position us well for the future.”
Harrogate estate agent donates cash to replace charity van
Former Yorkshire TV and Calendar News presenter Christine Talbot receives the keys off Linley & Simpson chairman Will Linley.
A Harrogate estate agent has donated £20,000 to a charity to help replace a stolen van.
Martin House Children’s Hospice fell victim to its van being stolen from its warehouse in Wetherby in January.
Now, Linley and Simpson, which also has an office in Ripon, has donated cash to help replace the vehicle.
And the keys to the new vehicle were picked up from Linley & Simpson chairman, Will Linley, by former Yorkshire TV and Calendar News presenter Christine Talbot, who is also a long-standing Martin House ambassador.
Mr Linley said:
“We shared the whole community’s shock at news of the theft. The fantastic work of the Martin House team touches the lives of so many people across Yorkshire, so we welcomed the opportunity to help.
“Many of our people have volunteered at the hospice, and our branches act as collection points for bric-a-brac that its shops can sell, so the work of the warehouse and the vans is very close to our hearts.”
Stephanie Rimmington, head of retail at Martin House, said:
“Without their donation, we could have been without a van for months while our insurance claim is processed, adding to an already challenging situation amid covid.
“By replacing the stolen van much quicker, our retail team is now able to get back out on the road, collecting donations to keep our retail outlets fully stocked, and generating more income for the hospice.”
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Calendar’s Christine Talbot opens new Martin House store in Ripon
ITV Calendar’s Christine Talbot has officially opened the new Martin House store in Ripon.
It’s the thirteenth shop for the charity in the region and was due to open in November. The charity’s shops, along with its furniture showroom, raise around £1.2 million each year to support the charity.
Martin House in Wetherby cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from across West, North and East Yorkshire, providing respite care, emergency care, end of life care and bereavement support.
Christine, who is an ambassador for Martin House, said:
“I’m very proud to support Martin House, and I’m thrilled to be able to open this lovely new shop, which will help to raise money for an amazing local charity.”
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Stephanie Rimmington, head of retail at Martin House, said:
Firms get moving to raise money for local hospices“We’re delighted to open this new shop in Ripon. There have been some real challenges to overcome as a result of the pandemic, but we’re looking forward to welcoming new customers, and becoming part of the Ripon community.
The pandemic has had a huge impact on our ability raise money, which makes it all the more important for our shops to do well, so we hope the people of Ripon will support us.”
Two businesses in the Harrogate district are challenging themselves to get moving in order to raise money for charity.
Harrogate firm, High Street TV, is aiming to cover 500km in two hours today. Fifty members of staff will take part- walking and running however far they can to make the total distance.
Their ‘Keep on Moving’ challenge has raised £2,450 so far for Saint Michael’s Hospice, 163% of their original target.
Speaking about why the company chose to do this challenge, fundraising coordinator Lisa Dallas said:
“We haven’t been able to fundraise recently because of the current covid situation, so we needed to do something a little bit different. We had to think outside the box, because we had to do something where we wouldn’t be in a group.”
Over the years, High Street TV have raised £41,710 for Saint Michael’s Hospice and are a member of their Guild of Patrons.
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Staff from Yorkshire letting agent Linley & Simpson have already begun their attempt to get “Around the World in 80 Days”, which is raising money for Martin House Hospice.
To reach their target of covering 40,075km, staff from the Harrogate, Ripon and Knaresborough branches are running, walking or cycling. A combined daily distance of 505km will have to be recorded via a smartphone tracking app in order for them to make their goal.
Martin House, based in Boston Spa, supports families North, West and East Yorkshire. They provide palliative care to children and young people with life limiting conditions.
Will Linley, left and Nick Simpson.
Will Linley, Linley & Simpson chief executive and co-founder, said:
“Because Covid has denied us the opportunity of taking part in a series of planned fundraising activities for Martin House, we have now devised this challenge as our grand sponsored finale of 2020.
“Martin house is an incredible charity, and one that we are delighted to be supporting for at least another 12 months. Over the last five years we have raised more than £100,000, and to mark our 24th year in business we have now set ourselves a £24,000 target over the next 12 months.”
To donate to the High Street TV “Keep on Moving” challenge, click here.