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he P&A Group soared to new heights at Longleat and Staffordshire balloon festivals as sponsor of a hotair balloon marking the 25th anniversary of Wrexham-based Ready for lift-off Nightingale House Hospice. thrilled that the balloon has The company’s logo features on taken its first voyages. It looked the balloon alongside a handful fantastic and it was great to of local and national businesses. see the P&A Group Nightingale House provides logo soaring high “It was specialist palliative great to see over the countryside. The charity does care services, the P&A sterling work in our free of charge, to logo soaring local community.” patients and their high” Laura Parry, head of families across income generation at an area from Nightingale House said: “We are Wrexham, Flintshire and East grateful for the support of our Denbighshire to Barmouth corporate sponsors. The Build and the border towns. A Balloon campaign has been Steve Morgan, P&A Group’s a huge boost for the hospice.” managing director said: “I’m
SMALL WOODS PROJECT GETS A BIG BOOST
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Shropshirebased charity has secured £35,000 funding towards its work helping ex-service personnel make the transition to civilian life. Small Woods Association, based at the Green Wood Centre in Coalbrookdale, was awarded the grant by the Armed Forces Ian Baker at the Green Wood Centre Covenant Fund. Small Woods runs sustainable woodland management “Woodland and social forestry projects, courses work can and events across the country. Chief provide executive Ian Baker said: “We are many health committed to reinvigorating work opportunities within the sector and are benefits” helping to highlight them for people coming out of the Armed Services. Participants will undertake a programme of woodland work, taking them out into woodland for the many mental and physical health benefits it can provide, and pointing up opportunities for volunteering or employment.” It is hoped similar programmes can be delivered in other areas. 130 SHIRE MAGAZINE | March/April 2022
LADIES LUNCHED
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heshire-based children’s cancer charity The Joshua Tree hosted a Ladies Lunch at Delamere Manor, Cuddington and raised £21,000. TV presenter Bruce Turner welcomed the 140 guests, highlighting the importance of the charity’s work and sharing the story of Noah’s family, who lost their son to cancer aged only four, and still receive support from The Joshua Tree. Guests enjoyed a fizz reception and two-course meal while entertained by Gary Barlow tribute Dan Hadfield and saxophonist Saxomad, a live auction and raffle. Turner said: “I thoroughly enjoyed “We can attending and helping raise vital funds make a real for families affected by the devastating difference impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis.” with this Pippa Watson-Peck, communications support” and fundraising manager for The Joshua Tree said: “We are astounded by the generosity of our guests. The Joshua Tree can make a real and lasting difference with this support. On average we receive 15 new referrals A year, but the last six months have seen 47, a record high for the charity.” Toasting a successful event
FUNDRAISING FEAST
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and I’m proud to have been a op Shropshire chef Stuart small part of this year’s event.” Collins joined fellow Sharing the kitchen were Dan culinary stars to create an McGeorge from Rothay Manor, exclusive feast raising £266,000 Great British Menu winner in for the NSPCC. The Great Chefs Dinner brought together 2021, Roberta Hall-McCarron of The Little Chartroom, five leading chefs at London’s Hywel Griffith of Beach House iconic Guildhall, where guests and Liam were treated Goldstone, to a fivecourse menu. head chef at Morston Hall. Collins, a The evening, finalist of the supported BBC’s Great by Direct British Menu, runs Docket Line Group, No. 33 in included a performance Whitchurch. by soprano He said: “The dish I created Collins (second left) and fellow chefs Lesley Garrett. was a rose veal and chicken Mike McGrath, NSPCC head agnolotti with oyster mushroom, of partnerships said: “We are truffle emulsion, sherry vinegar grateful for the fantastic amount sauce and parsley crumb, which raised. These funds will ensure I was delighted to see everyone we can continue our Speak Out, enjoyed! NSPCC offers vital Stay Safe programme to help support for children nationwide keep children safe from abuse.” To see your charity event feature on these pages, please email editorial@shiremagazine.co.uk
