TV personality and ex-politician Gyles Brandreth has been announced as a patron of Ripon charity Jennyruth Workshops.

The workshop, which trains adults with learning difficulties in a wide variety of skills, welcomed Gyles and his wife Michele for a visit back in 2017.

And now Jennyruth have announced that “kind-hearted” Gyles has agreed to become a patron after showing his support for the charity over the years.

A spokesperson for the charity said via Twitter:

“Gyles is a kind-hearted man who has shown our charity a huge amount of support over the years, which is why we couldn’t be happier to announce that he has agreed to become one of our Patrons!”

Gyles Brandreth said:

“I couldn’t be prouder! Jennyruth Workshops is a small charity doing wonderful work with a great group of lovely people near Ripon. Michele and I have seen what they create and it’s amazing. So are they!”

Jennyruth Workshops is a registered charity and social enterprise based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, where adults with learning disabilities are trained in a wide variety of skills.

The workers produce and sell a range of quality gifts and products, developing craft skills in woodwork, painting, needlework, metalwork and card-making. This is supported by a continuous and personalised training programme in numeracy, literacy, IT and communication skills.

Find out more about Jennyruth Workshops online, on Facebook and on Twitter.

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