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We would like to thank Malton & Norton Musical Theatre Group for their support and collection following their performance of ' Robin Hood' at the Milton Rooms, Malton. They raised £371.50 for our charity. Well done to all involved and a huge thank you from all at Acorn. The cheque was presented by Neil Paylor, Chairman of the MNMTG.
Our Annual Onesie Walk 2015. Money has yet to be counted! We would like to say a huge thank all those who sponsored us and all those who donated along the way.
The Wilfred Jackson Will Trust has donated £76,000 with additional funding from the Acorn's patron Sir Richard Storey, and Malton and Norton Rotary Club, totaling £100,000 ,to enable us to transform the barn in the background into a Training and Educational Centre.The Trustees of the Wilfred Jackson Will Trust, Rob Tulloch, Derek Fox, Pat Duggleby and John Dobson first became aware of us some months ago, and along with solicitor Emma Elwess, have been very supportive of us and recognised the absolute need for this essential service for this area.
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A NORTON-based charity is holding an open day on Saturday. Acorn Community Care is inviting people to see the services it offers for adults with learning and physical disabilities in Ryedale. The event will include a hog roast, cake stall, raffle and tombola. There will also be a wellie-throwing competition for adults and children, as well as a number of other games. Acorn volunteer Ruth Holliday said: "We would like people to work up their appetite for the hog roast by enjoying the surroundings and getting involved with things on the day. "There will be games and competitions for people to take part in and our Friends of Acorn Supporters have been baking like mad for the cake stall.
"We will also be showing our Ryedale Show 2015 winning Saddleback pig along with her trophy and our vintage fire engine will again be on show." |
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A NORTON-based charity is hosting a Christmas party to say thank you to its supporters. Acorn Community Care provides a range of services for adults with a learning and/or physical disability across Ryedale.
Ruth Holliday, from Acorn, said: “We have more than 80 people coming – mainly family members, carers and service users at the charity. Also, Friends of Acorn group, who have helped us over the past year with all their various expertise, guidance and advise for the many projects we are developing at Whinflower Hall. “Their input has been invaluable and the Christmas party, buffet and disco is a great chance to get everyone together to celebrate what we have achieved this year.” Pictured at Acorn Community Care in Norton, are from left, Tom Fletcher, Kris Klavenes, Stuart Frank and Raymond Mitchell, with the chocolate fountain that will be used at the fundraising Valentine's event Picture: David Harrison TWO groups which provide services to the local community have received grants from the Gazette & Herald’s parent company. Acorn Community Care, in Norton, has been given £7,200 for a walk-in cold room for a farm shop, while Lastingham Village Hall (The Darley Memorial Hall) received £480 for a screen and projector to run lectures from the Gannett Foundation. The trustees of the fund, which is run by Newsquest, sifted through hundreds of applications to make their choice. Grants were made to organisations across the country in areas served by any of the company's 165 local news brands. Simon Westrop, chairman of the trustees and head of legal for Newsquest, said: “It’s not as easy as you might think. Of course there are lots of demands on donors from charities serving the sick, disabled and the poor. As local news publishers, we think we can also make a difference on a less obvious and simpler level. "So we are always just as pleased to make relatively small but creative gifts to encourage activities of all kinds that enrich the daily lives of the people who read our brands." Ruth Halliday, from Acorn Community Care, which provides a range of services for adults with a learning and/or physical disability, said they were delighted to receive the grant. "We are absolutely thrilled and very much appreciate this donation," she said. "It will enable us to diversify and help to generate funding towards our costs." |
BUILDING societies in Malton and Pickering have handed out £2,000 to charities chosen by the public.
The Yorkshire Building Society branches in each town had £1,000 to donate to three causes during their Charity Choices campaign, and asked the public to vote for their favourite to determine how the money was split.
At the Malton branch, in Wheelgate, Ryedale Careers Support came in first place to secure a £500 donation. The Wilf Ward Family Trust came in second place to win £300 and Acorn Community Care came third to collect £200.
Julie Rhodes, manager of the Yorkshire’s Malton branch, said: "We had a brilliant response to the campaign from our members, local shoppers and residents, but of course the real winners here are the charities – all of whom do a fantastic job of providing invaluable support in our local community."
The Charity Choices campaign was supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, which is funded by the Small Change, Big Difference scheme where members donate the pennies from the interest they receive on their accounts, just once a year, to help charities and good causes in their communities.
The Yorkshire Building Society branches in each town had £1,000 to donate to three causes during their Charity Choices campaign, and asked the public to vote for their favourite to determine how the money was split.
At the Malton branch, in Wheelgate, Ryedale Careers Support came in first place to secure a £500 donation. The Wilf Ward Family Trust came in second place to win £300 and Acorn Community Care came third to collect £200.
Julie Rhodes, manager of the Yorkshire’s Malton branch, said: "We had a brilliant response to the campaign from our members, local shoppers and residents, but of course the real winners here are the charities – all of whom do a fantastic job of providing invaluable support in our local community."
The Charity Choices campaign was supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, which is funded by the Small Change, Big Difference scheme where members donate the pennies from the interest they receive on their accounts, just once a year, to help charities and good causes in their communities.
