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Raffle to raise crucial funds for Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library

Friday, 28 June 2024 07:33

Playworkers at Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library.

Harrogate & Knaresborough Toy Library is holding a summer raffle to help raise crucial funds for the charity.

It’s ‘Big Summer FUNdraiser’ will feature over 35 family orientated prizes from local businesses and will be drawn on 12th July.

The charity, which celebrates its 30th anniversary later this year, provides a toy borrowing service alongside regular play sessions from it’s base in Knaresborough and currently has over 150 members including families, childcare settings and schools.

Vouchers to be won include children’s activities, days out, sports camps and lessons, baby & toddler classes, and places to eat and drink.

The raffle brings together a wide variety of local businesses, with prizes suitable for all ages and interests.

Liz Ellory-Hoare, chair of the charity, said:

“One of our key aims is to remain affordable, so with the rising cost of living we’re having to work harder than ever to bridge the financial gap with fundraising.

“We are so grateful to all the businesses who have donated some truly brilliant prizes in support of this years’ summer raffle.”

Tickets are just £1 and can be purchased online at www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/hktl-big-summer-fundraiser.

Those interested in finding out more about the library, signing up as a member or making a donation should visit www.hktl.org or get in touch through social media.

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