| Harrogate Informer

Local company raises over £11,000 after taking over Beulah Street charity shop

14 December 2011

Tim Cook

A UK insulation company has raised over £11,000 for the Barnardo’s charity after taking part in competitive fundraising initiative, the Store Wars challenge. Representatives

General News

Thieves take toys from charity destined for Christmas Party

14 December 2011

Tim Cook

Opportunist thieves in Harrogate have taken toys from a charity destined for 65 children at a Christmas Party. The presents for a party were

Education

Pupils join forces with Horticap students to bring some festive cheer

12 December 2011

Editor

Holly and ivy growing in the grounds of a leading North Yorkshire prep school were put to good use by pupils – and helped

Community

New community enterprise using electric dirt bikes

12 December 2011

Editor

Investors have confirmed support for a new Community Interest Company in Summerbridge. The project is the brainchild of Alison Lowndes and will be employing

Community

Yorkshire Project receives national recognition

11 December 2011

Editor

A Yorkshire-based project has received national recognition as one of the key initiatives succeeding in the field of ‘Access to Nature’ for disadvantaged groups.

Community

Last chance to light up a life with Saint Michael’s

9 December 2011

Editor

ORGANISERS of a community remembrance celebration say there is still time for people in Harrogate to dedicate lights on Saint Michael’s Christmas tree in

Community

Give Christmas a unique flair at the Choose2Reuse fair

9 December 2011

Editor

With sparkly dresses for the Christmas party, unique presents for family and friends, opportunities to learn new skills, fashion shows and Green Santa –

Business·Education

Tong High School appoints Acceleris to run communications campaign

9 December 2011

Editor

Tong High School in Bradford has appointed award-winning Harrogate based Acceleris Marketing Communications to deliver an integrated communications programme. Acceleris, named ‘Most Outstanding PR

Community

Councillors’ insight into the work of Harrogate’s unpaid carers

5 December 2011

Editor

HARROGATE could get its first councillor tasked with championing the rights of the district’s growing number of unpaid carers. The idea was discussed at

Education

Biochemistry student drops into Belmont Grosvenor School

3 December 2011

Editor

Biochemistry graduate Emma Hesketh (pictured) is hoping her research into the causes of cancer will make a difference to people’s lives. The 23-year-old is