A group of 13 volunteers from Skipton Building Society have donated their time and resources to help with a refresh of the children's ward playground at Airedale Hospital.
The volunteers, part of the Skipton Building Society Engagement Team, reached out to Airedale Hospital & Community Charity to discuss upcoming projects and see how they could help.
Tracy Howarth, one of the team leaders said: “The Children’s Ward at Airedale is a ward that lots of us have used in the past with our own children, so we were really pleased to be able to give back to them and show our gratitude for the work they do.”
Jodie Hearnshaw, Charity Manager said: “When the team approached us to discuss volunteering, we immediately knew which project we needed a helping hand with!
“The outside space of Ward 17 is fantastic for the children staying on the ward, especially during the warmer months. It just needed a little TLC.”
Over two days the teams jet-washed the courtyard and some of the play furniture before getting creative with paints and adding colourful designs to the walls.
Tracy added: “The two days were amazing! I wasn’t expecting anyone to be as creative as they were, the team completely surprised me.
“Everyone got stuck in to create a really lovely mural on the back wall and brought a well needed splash of colour to the area. It was brilliant to see two teams come together and work so well for such a fantastic cause.”
New play items will also be added to the area courtesy of Airedale Hospital & Community Charity.
Jodie Hearnshaw added: “We can’t thank the team of volunteers enough for their dedication to this project. They have blown us away and completely exceeded our expectations with what they have created. We can’t wait to see the space being used by our little patients this summer.”
To discuss volunteer opportunities you can contact Airedale Hospital & Community Charity team by email anhsft.charity@nhs.net, phone 01535 294870 or for more information take a look at the dedicated volunteer webpage at https://www.airedalecharity.org/our-volunteers.
Historic Great Northern Railway Observation Saloon to enter service at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Skipton's Sam Ashby evicted from Big Brother house just 10 days before final
Community and veterans honour Canadian aircrew at 80th anniversary service
Warnings after confirmation of bird flu in North Yorkshire
Skipton teenager impresses in first F2 stock car season
Plans announced to lift 30mph speed limit at busy Skipton roundabout
Venue in Skipton wins Deliciously Yorkshire award
ELO to Abba, Steeton Male Voice Choir together with Otley Brass Band
Airedale rebuild takes first step with multi-storey car park plans
Details of Skipton Remembrance parade revealed
Skipton boys take home prize after winning Monster trail
Pub sees increase in business after introducing 'Tax-free Monday'
Addingham invites traders for festive Christmas market
Brass band from Skipton appear in Channel 5 drama series finale
Ermysted's and Skipton Girls' High to hold joint Sixth Form Open Evening
New Love Brownies branch to open in Skipton this weekend
Airedale Hospital launch annual Christmas card competition
Council warns man of £38 charge per flag if he puts up any more
PureGym opens Its doors in Skipton Town Centre
Hospital create pumpkin patch thanks to kind donations
