Charity Christmas shopping event to return to HampsthwaiteA Christmas shopping event will be held in Hampsthwaite for another year to raise money for The Roddy Scott Foundation.
Lovingly Made in the Dales will make its return to the Harrogate village to showcase the work of local artisans and artists.
Guests can expect locally-made candles, jewellery, art and glass decorations, as well as a raffle and festive food and drinks.
The foundation is an educational charity that is dedicated to teaching English and providing career opportunities to the children of the Pankisi Gorge in Georgia.
Roddy Scott was a BBC journalist who was killed there while reporting on the second Chechen war – his family live near Pateley Bridge.
Founder Katie Andrew held the first event last Christmas raising £900 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
She said:
“It will be a fun evening to enjoy with friends, whilst doing your Christmas shopping, supporting local artists & makers, and the amazing charity, The Roddy Scott Foundation.”
Those that would like to be involved in showcasing their work can contact Katie on 0777 5630 260.
The event will take place in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall on Thursday, December 7, from 6pm – 9pm.
Tickets, which can be bought by contacting Katie, cost £10 per adult and includes a glass of wine, nibbles and a raffle ticket.
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Charities benefit from Ripon Old Car Classic Gathering
Ripon Old Car Classic Gathering (ROCCG) has been back in gear raising much-needed funds for nine charities.
The principal beneficiary from the 2023 gathering at the city’s racecourse was Alzheimer’s Research, which received £5,000 from funds raised through entry fees.to the event, where a total of 700 classic cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and tractors were on display.
ROCCG chair Phill Greetham told the Stray Ferret:
“Our 28th annual gathering was held in late July and proved a great success. Over the years we have raised more than £200,000 for a broad range of charities.”
Some of the classic vehicles that were on display at Ripon Racecourse. Picture: Gary and Liz Smith Photography
He added:
“Profits from the event are shared between local groups and other good causes and each year our committee donates a large amount to one chosen charity, while smaller donations are made to a number of other deserving causes.”
In addition to Alzheimer’s Research, the other beneficiaries which received £150 apiece were: Guide Dogs, Vision Support, RNLI, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Macmillan Cancer Support, Saint Michael’s Hospice, Dementia Forward and Fighting Ependymona.
The cheque presentation evening was held last week at Hazel House in Allhallowgate and each recipient gave a short talk on how the money would be spent by their respective organisation.