Home and choir raise funds

HUNDREDS of pounds were raised at a North Yorkshire care home to support those living with Parkinson’s.

Hazelgrove Court in Saltburnby-the-Sea held an event called The Big Help Out to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK.

Choir group The Tremeloes, which includes several of the care home’s residents, performed, while there was also a raffle, tombola, guess the name of the bear game and a craft stall.

Sharon Lewis, activities coordinator at Hazelgrove Court Care Home, said: “We all had such a fantastic day raising funds for Parkinson’s UK and want to thank everyone who came along for their generosity.

“It was also a pleasure to sing at the event as part of the Tremeloes, alongside our residents Ellen and Joyce.

“Singing brings so many benefits. It’s not just the singing though, it’s the social aspect of being out in the community and meeting new people. It helps to raise everyone’s spirits and boosts wellbeing.”

Dozens of residents, staff, their family members and friends enjoyed the activities, helping to raise £425 for the charity.