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Launch of Future 50 Appeal at Sun Pavilion, Harrogate
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CHANCE TO CHANGE LIVES Supporters turned out in force to launch a £1m fundraising appeal to ensure the future of a celebrated arts festival. Sharon Canavar explains Photographs by Andy Bulmer
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Kate and Neil Stace, Bryan and Val Morgan Mark and Anne Smith
Fiona Movley, David Lascelles, Sharon Canavar
Duncan Smith, Anna Gerahty, Matthew Osbourne Chris Newton, Sarah and Martin Gerrard, Mark Shay
Charles Spencer, Zoe Robinson Karen and Martin Duffield
Stuart and Chris Harris, Frank Marshall, Kate Spencer, Maggie Marshall Simon Cotton, Lyndsey Gibbs
Helen Flynn, Brian Dunsby
Craig Ratcliffe, Clive Goldstein, Sharon Canavar Howard Marshall, Bill Cowling
Cliff and Elaine Nicholson, Sarah True Janet Watling, Terry Noyes
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Peter Hirschmann
Fiona Movley, Richard Catton
Beryl Dunsby
Jim Clarke, Philip Morris
Robert Barr, Simon Theakston Scott Armitage, Sybil Movley
Peter Blackburn, Erik Thompson
Carmelita Arden, Susan Rumfitt Mrs H Armitage, Sally Roberts, Victoria Ord
Nicholas and Carlette Craninx David Ritson, John Harris