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Jul 2022
Last Updated: 11/07/2022
New therapy and coaching centre opens in Harrogate
In this morning's business briefing, a new therapy centre has opened in Harrogate and town centre businesses are participating in a 26-mile marathon challenge.
(From the left) Marianne Downie, Clinical Director, Gordon and Andrea Bethell - founders, Samantha Craven - Operations Director.
Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
A new therapy and coaching centre has opened in Harrogate.
The Harlow, which is based at Cardale Park, aims to help businesses, individuals and families through tough times with a team of therapists and coaches.
The centre was set up by Gordon Bethell, who is chairman of Leeds-based marketing agency CreativeRace.
Mr Bethell said he set up the centre after becoming interested in psychology during his career in marketing.
He said:
“For many years I kept my own personal journey discreet as I didn’t want clients and colleagues to know I needed support.
“My whole experience gave me profound insight about my past and how it informed my behaviours. I recognised that therapy can be daunting and confusing for many and there is a critical need for quality triage or assessment so that clients are matched with the best approach.”
The Harlow will be running a series of workshops over the next few months that are for both practitioners and clients.
Topics include parenting, transitioning from primary to secondary school and guiding adults through career choices. For more information, visit The Harlow website.
Harrogate town centre businesses support fundraiser
Businesses in Harrogate town centre have backed a marathon challenge aimed at raising money for children from Wharfedale, Nidderdale and beyond.
Simon Thomas, 62, who is a trustee of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, will embark upon a mammoth 26-mile walk this Sunday (July 17).
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The walk will begin at 7am at the war memorial on Parliament Street and go around the A61 around Harrogate town centre 13 times to clock up the marathon distance.
Thirty Harrogate town centre businesses have backed the challenge including Three’s A Crowd, Bambinos, Trotters Bar and Mountain Express.
Ahead of the challenge, Mr Thomas said:
“Over the last decade the trust has helped thousands of disadvantaged, disabled and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories.
“The trust’s 100% donations policy ensures every penny raised directly benefits children and their families and we are indebted to all the Harrogate businesses who are supporting this fundraising challenge.”
To donate to the fundraiser, visit Mr Thomas’ page or visit one of the participating businesses.
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