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13
Mar
Ripon garden centre now equipped to look after hearts and flowers
Tom Tate has a personal reason for installing a defibrillator at the Ripon garden centre and nursery that bears his family's name,
The family-run business, which was founded by Fred and Frank Tate more than 80 years ago, faced a worrying time when Tom's son Freddie — the newest member of the dynasty — was diagnosed with a heart condition after he was born at Harrogate District Hospital two years ago.
Tom told the Stray Ferret:
Freddie Tate carrying out an inspection of the family-owned garden centre on his miniature John Deere Gator. Picture: F. Tate & Sons
He added:
Tom's mum Jayne, pointed out:
Tates garden centre is the 24th location in Ripon and the surrounding area to install a defibrillator. All other locations can be found be clicking on this link to the Defibs Ripon Facebook page.
Main picture: Tom Tate with his mum Jayne next to the newly-installed defibrillator
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