'Corrie' star joins in garden party fun
SMILES, sunshine and strawberry ice-cream were on the menu when Overgate Hospice held its annual garden party at Elland.
More than 800 people crowded into the hospice grounds to enjoy games, entertainment and refreshments. Around 7,000 was raised on the day and it is hoped the total will eventually reach 10,000.
The party was opened by ‘Coron-ation Street’ actor Scott Wright, who played Sam Kingston, and the guests included the Mayor of Calderdale, Coun Arshad Mahm-ood.
Neil Hurst, a regular contributor to Overgate’s fund-raising events, entertained party-goers with songs and comedy, and other acts included Egyptian belly-dancers, traditional Irish dancers and line dancers.
The ice-cream parlour did a roaring trade and favourite games and stalls including the tombola, human fruit machine, bouncy castle, face-painting and raffles, were kept busy all afternoon.
The event was organised by Faye Henderson, of Overgate’s fund-raising team, with her mum Kathryn Haigh and baby daughter Evie joining the committee of volunteers to help on the day.
Laura Ramsden, of the fund-raising team, said: “The weather was superb and we had a wonderful day. It was great to see so many people out enjoying the stalls and the sunshine.”
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