News

Read our news below and don't forget to check out our forthcoming events later. You can also download our print editions.

First Steps

The West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust are happy to announce that Lincoln based, Delta-Simons Environmental Consultants Ltd, will be starting work on the Site at Fell Greave Road, Huddersfield on Wednesday 5^th May. This will signify the start of the development works for the new Children’s Hospice and respite centre the charity are currently fundraising for.

Delta-Simons, led by Kevin McGee, Geo-Environmental Consultant, will be carrying out the initial site investigation comprising the drilling of several boreholes together with laboratory analysis to identify the ground conditions below the site to assist in the design of the new buildings.

This will be the first stage of works for Delta-Simons, building works on the site are due to start later this summer.

Sarah Herrett, Head of Fundraising said, ‘We are very excited as the project moves forward and we are thrilled that thanks to the support of the local community we can start this work. So many people have supported the charity and now we need their support even more to ensure the service we provide for children and their families is the best it can be.’

Margaret Wadsworth, Head of Care added, ‘We are taking the first steps together and we are really looking forward to the day we can start caring for children.’

Crosland Moor Beaver Scouts

A BIG thank you to all Crosland Beaver Scouts who raised money for The West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust by taking part in a sponsored mile event at Beaumont Park earlier in the year.

Community Fundraiser Gina Fielding was invited to go and collect the money raised at a special meeting and was made very welcome by all the Beaver Scouts and Leaders.

Spangle Bull Pub raise £2000

A massive thank you to everyone who took part in the Flamborough Bike Ride and helped raise a fantastic £2000.

Lauren Moore, Community Fundraiser picked up the cheque from the generous pub staff and customers.

Snow Picture raises over £400

£435 has been donated by the Royal Mail for the West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust. The money has been raised by selling a photograph of the snow at Shore Fields Lane, Cop Hill taken by Jonathan Haigh of the sorting office in Slaithwaite during his delivery round on the 7^th January. The photograph was featured in the Examiner on the 9^th January, and due to the interest it received Jonathan decided to sell copies and raise money for a local charity, a charity he has supported at other events..

Prints have been sold worldwide and via the internet.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy these are still on sale at the Royal Mail in Slaithwaite or by ringing Jonathan on 07793287736. £7.50 per copy.

Vacancies for our new Hospice@Home Service

Do you want to join a charity that cares passionately about children?

If so - the West Yorkshire Forget me not Trust is the charity for you. We are looking for talented professionals to help develop and lead our care service.

The West Yorkshire Forget me not Trust is in the unique position of having the resources to set up a completely new Hospice @ Home service for children and their families across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

Click here for more details.

Hospice @ Home Service - Can You Help?

Later this year, we will begin our Hospice @ Home Service. We have a list of equipment which we would like prior to starting. If you are interested in making a donation for a specific piece please click here and see how you can help.

If you would like any further information please call Margaret Wadsworth on 01484 487570

National Childrens' Hospice Week

Childrens' Hospice Week is the UK's biggest awareness and fundraising week for children's hospice services. Throughout the week, all children's hospices across the UK will be celebrating the week hero style....

And we would like you to join in!

Whether it be at work, school or with family and friends, there is so much you can do to help. You could.........have a dress down (non uniform) day at work, bake superhero snacks and sell them, hold a competition (guess the name/weight of), organise a fancy dress fun run or maybe you have an idea you'd like to try out!

We have fundraising packs available on request, so please join in this week and help us to raise money to build our hospice and provide care in the homes of families who have children with serious medical conditions. With your help we can really make a difference to children's lives in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

For a fundraising pack or to discuss any ideas you have for this week, please call Lauren on 01484 487570 or email lauren.moore@forgetmenottrust.co.uk

New Furniture Shop in Heckmondwike

Our newest and largest shop opened on Wedneday 7th April 2010. We are now appealing for more furniture to replenish our stocks. If you think you can help please call 01484 487570 to discuss.

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Wanted - Stock and Volunteers

We are due to open our newest West Yorkshire Forget Me Not shop in Heckmondwike on 7th April. The shop will need both stock and volunteers, so we were wondering whether you could "spread the word" amongst your friends and neighbours.

We would welcome applications from volunteers who would like to work in the shop serving customers, sorting and pricing good and preparing window and shop displays.

The shop will need donations of good quality items to sell. This can be clothes, books, CD's and DVD's, househod goods,toys and electrical equipment.(This will be tested before being sold in the shop)

The shop will also sell furniture, and we will have a van for collections and deliveries of large items.

If you feel that you can help us volunteering please call Wendy on 01484 487570 or email wendy.bentley@forgetmenottrust.co.uk

If you have some furniture that you want to donate please call Mick on 01484 487570 or email mick.prescott@forgetmenottrust.co.uk

Fashion Show at Peters Huddersfield

Peters of Huddersfield would like to invite you to their fashion show.

The event will be held at The Coffee Mill on the the top floor of the store on Thursday 15th April 2010 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm

The cost of the ticket will be £5.00 to include a glass of wine.

Please buy your tickets from 1st floor in the fashion and lingerie department.

All ticket and raffle proceeds will be split between the West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust and The Yorkshire Kidney Research Fund.