The Shaftesbury Friends of York House – a group of local supporters and fundraisers – brought in family, friends and local residents for a community fayre, to raise funds for Shaftesbury’s York House.
Running from 1pm – 4pm on Saturday 24th June, around 300 people from the local community visited the fayre over the course of the day.
There was not a shortage of activities for visitors with the fayre including over 15 craft stalls, a bouncy castle, BBQs, a rodeo bull, live dance and entertainment, and lots more.
Susan Batty, who lives at Shaftesbury’s York House said:
‘What a great day. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the entertainment was brilliant!’
The fayre exceeded everyone’s expectations, raising a total of over £2,400 for the work of Shaftesbury.
Chair, Norman Hodgkin, Chair for the Shaftesbury Friends of York House said:
‘I am very pleased – this has really been a team effort! Shaftesbury staff and volunteers alike worked hard for a long time to make today a success.’
Shaftesbury’s York House Manager, Helen Holt said:
‘It has been a really nice day for the residents having the community come visit us, along with family, friends and Shaftesbury staff. We are so lucky to live in a generous community.’