Nick Bewes

8:00am - Noon

Email the studio

Sam Smith

Too Good At Goodbyes

Listen Live Podcasts

Skipton Morrisons supports hospital volunteer by donating plants to Airedale Hospital & Community Charity

Monday, 7 October 2024 10:37

Team from Morrisons

Helen Allen is a registered volunteer with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and has been inspired to bring more life to the hospitals outside spaces.

Helen, who has been undergoing treatment at Airedale, sought solace in the grounds of Airedale to break up lengthy days of appointments and various treatments.

As a keen gardener herself, she realised that the outdoor spaces could benefit from some additional greenery.

Helen approached Morrisons Skipton Community Champion, Clare Reed who was more than happy to get on board with the sprucing up.

Clare said:

“I’m always really happy to be able to support local causes.

This is a brilliant way to bring some life to the various areas that Airedale has.

We had a great morning with Head Gardener, Steven Holdsworth. He showed us the Woodland Walk located in the grounds of Airedale and other areas where a lot of the trees and shrubs will be planted.

She added,

“I’d also like to express my thanks to Mark Reynoldson of Mr Odd Job Removals for providing transportation of the plants, we couldn’t have got them to Airedale without your help.

“I’m looking forward to coming back with Helen and getting stuck into some gardening.”

Jodie Hearnshaw, Charity Manager said:

“I’d like to personally say a huge thank you to Helen and Clare for organising this fantastic delivery. We couldn’t believe the variety of plants and trees that had been donated.

We’re really lucky to have so much outdoor space at Airedale.

We’re always grateful to volunteers, companies and our local community who help to enhance the spaces for our patients, visitors and colleagues.”

If you’d like to become a Trust registered volunteer and lend a helping hand to projects like this, please email anhsft.charity@nhs.net or call 01535 294870.

You can find out more about volunteering for Airedale Hospital & Community Charity here.

More from Local news

Skipton landmarks light up purple for World Polio Day

Skipton landmarks have been lit up in purple this week to mark World Polio Day and raise awareness of the global effort to eradicate the disease.
Local Christmas tree sale to raise money for Spinal Research

A local Christmas tree sale in Beamsley is once again set to raise funds for the charity Spinal Research.
Guide: Where to celebrate Bonfire night near Skipton

Time for a big bang, and here is where you can find your local firework and bonfire events.
Spectacular Bronze Age find goes on show in Skipton

A nationally significant Bronze Age find has gone on permanent display in Skipton Town Hall, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of people who lived in North Yorkshire more than 4,000 years ago.
Council chiefs call for measures to stop councillor allowances used as 'political football'

Senior councillors have called for members’ allowances to increase automatically to avoid the issue becoming a "political football".
Skipton Together FC kick off season of support for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

Skipton Together Football Club has announced a new fundraising partnership with Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with every match between now and summer 2026 helping to raise money for local hospice care.
Runners in Skipton to raise awareness for women's campaign

The Social Run Club in Skipton is inviting local residents to take part in a special evening run later this month to highlight women’s safety during the darker months.
Northern sees record demand with over 8 million journeys in a month

Northern has recorded its busiest month of customer travel since before the pandemic, with more than 8.1 million journeys made across its network in the past month.
North Yorkshire Police to launch roadside eye test for drivers

North Yorkshire Police are launching Operation Dark Night next week to coincide with the clocks going back and the arrival of darker evenings.
Puregym confirms opening date in Skipton

The nationwide gym previously announced its arrival of the gym to Skipton.
New settlements needed to meet North Yorkshire housing targets, say council chiefs

Building new towns and villages in North Yorkshire is the only way the county will hit its new housing targets, senior councillors say.
Skipton boy poses with celebs at Pride of Britain Awards

Luke Mortimer, aged 12, recently attended the 2025 Pride of Britain Awards.
Have your say about improvements to Sharphaw play area in Skipton

Residents are being invited to share their views on planned improvements to the Sharphaw play area in Skipton as part of a consultation by North Yorkshire Council
Skipton encouraged to use new grant to tackle isolation

Communities across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to apply for a new funding opportunity designed to help tackle rural isolation and improve wellbeing through physical activity.
Prime Minister welcomes inspirational Skipton boy at Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed this year's Pride of Britain winners to Downing Street to praise their amazing achievements.
Harry Potter filming takes over Skipton streets

Rumours have circulated that the new Harry Potter series is being filmed on Skipton streets over the last few days.
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for parts of North Yorkshire.
Volunteers and veterans restore Beamsley Beacon Memorial

Volunteers and local veterans have climbed Beamsley Beacon to clean and restore the memorial dedicated to the crew of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster bomber that crashed there almost 80 years ago.
New flights to launch from Leeds Bradford Airport to Southampton

New twice-daily flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Southampton are set to launch next year.
Funding secured to rid Skipton streets of chewing gum

Skipton could be set to benefit from cleaner streets after a grant has been secured to tackle chewing gum.