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Chris Packham joins bereaved families to open new Garden of Memories at Martin House
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23k for Martin House at Yorkshire Invitational
Some of the biggest names in sport descended on Ilkley Golf Club this week for the Yorkshire Invitational
Martin House Care Team run more than 100 miles from the coast to their hospice
Members of the Martin House Children’s Hospice care team have run more than 100 miles from the Yorkshire coast back to their workplace to raise money for the charity.
Wetherby charity’s men’s breakfast club grows in mental health boost bid
A Wetherby charity’s breakfast club for gents is breaking barriers and boosting mental health for a growing number of men across the borough.
Martin House welcomes more than 70 professionals to its first children's palliative care conference
More than 70 healthcare professionals came together this week at Martin House Children’s Hospice for its first dedicated conference on children’s palliative care.
Martin House doctor shares realities of children’s palliative care in new book
A doctor at Martin House Children’s Hospice is launching a new book in Thirsk this weekend, drawing on her experiences caring for seriously ill children and their families.
Wetherby & District Foodbank Announces New Community Partnership with The Organic Pantry
Wetherby & District Foodbank, part of the Trussell Trust foodbank network is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Organic Pantry
Ainsley Harriott visits Martin House and prepares meals for hospice families and staff
TV chef Ainsley Harriott has visited Martin House Children’s Hospice to help prepare dinner for young people staying at the hospice and members of its care team.
Love Island star Alex Bowen opens new children’s hospice courtyard inspired by the hit TV show
Love Island star Alex Bowen has officially opened a new outdoor courtyard at Martin House Children’s Hospice inspired by the iconic villa from the TV show.
Children's Hospice Week - Martin House doctor reveals what children’s hospices are really like
A leading children’s hospice doctor has challenged one of the biggest misconceptions about hospice care as part of Children’s Hospice Week 2026.
Wetherby and District Foodbank Says a Heartfelt Thank You to Volunteers During National Volunteers’ Week
Wetherby and District Foodbank is taking the opportunity during National Volunteers’ Week to extend its sincere thanks to the dedicated volunteers who make its work possible all year round.
Martin House hits £2 million retail milestone, helped by surging online sales
Martin House Children’s Hospice has reached a major milestone in its retail operations, generating £2 million in sales over the past year.
Dragon Boat Race returns to Leeds this weekend as donations near £850,000
Almost 500 rowers will make a splash for cash this weekend when Martin House Children’s Hospice’s annual Dragon Boat Race returns to Roundhay Park.
TV stars help raise £25,000 for Yorkshire children’s hospice
A star-studded Ladies Lunch has raised more than £25,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice.
Wetherby dementia event to inspire fresh hope and solidarity for older people and their carers
A free dementia event featuring singing, solidarity and advice will showcase the support available to older people and their carers in Wetherby.
Sir Gareth Southgate competes in Harrogate Padel Open for children’s hospice - raises £6,500
Teams from businesses around Yorkshire battled to be named champions for Martin House Children’s Hospice as it held its first Padel Open event.
Charity celebrates three years of popular lifeline memory café
A Wetherby ‘memory café’ which provides a safe supportive space for people living with dementia and their carers is celebrating its third birthday.
Martin House spotlights challenges for parents of disabled children as Jesy Nelson documentary airs
A leading Yorkshire children’s charity is highlighting the challenges parents with seriously ill children face as a new documentary series about ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson airs this week.
Grass cuts add to another big year for Wetherby charity - but funding challenges remain
Rising demand for an older people’s grass cutting scheme has contributed to another huge year for a leading Wetherby charity- but future funding challenges remain.
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