Harrogate law firm Hempsons has sponsored a play about the struggle to access care for elderly relatives.
Hempsons specialises in the health, social care and charity sectors so the theme of the play Fighting for Life chimed with its work.
The play was performed last Thursday at Harrogate Neighbours, a not-for-profit care organisation for the elderly.
The performance was followed by a Q&A session where audience members could ask questions relating to the themes discussed in the play.
Audience members at Harrogate Neighbours’ play.
Philippa Doyle, head of social care at Hempsons, said:
“As leading health, social care and charity lawyers, we assist these sectors with the challenges they face and take pride in offering support via free advice lines and training.”
The play, written by Brian Daniels, is currently touring the UK after premiering in 2018 at Hampstead Marie Curie hospice in London.
Harrogate Neighbours’ care fest event in July will see local companies including Powell Eddison Solicitors, Avery Walters and Full Circle Funerals give advice and support for people going through bereavement.
Harrogate garden centre launch new hydrangea at Chelsea Flower Show
Harrogate Garden Centre has launched a new hydrangea plant at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The signature Red Butterfly Hydrangea is an exclusive at the show, and will be available to buy in garden centres across the country later this year.
The Red Butterfly Hydrangea launched by British Garden Centres
£10 from each plant sold at the show will be donated to the charity Greenfingers, which create gardens for children in hospices around the UK.
Tom Cook, plant buyer at British Garden Centres, which owns Harrogate Garden Centre, at Bishop Monkton, said:
“When looking for the perfect plant to launch as the group’s signature at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a red hydrangea was the only option. It links to the group’s symbolism for passion through the colour and name, which is the Red Butterfly.”
First established in 1913, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be open until Saturday.
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