Spellman Care is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of its annual summer fete season, a series of truly unforgettable events that brought together our residents, dedicated staff, and the wider community in a vibrant celebration of local spirit and generosity. Each of our homes hosted a unique and lively fete, featuring lively tombola’s and raffles, various stalls, and delicious food and drink, raising funds for local causes.
The ‘Music Festival’ Summer Fete at Ghyll Royd Care Home was a monumental success, drawing a fantastic crowd and raising an incredible £340 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The fete grounds were buzzing with joyous energy and laughter, with attendees singing and dancing along to the fantastic live music from performers including Tom & Bob, Kellyoke, and Unity Ukes.
Meanwhile, the ‘Through the Decades’ Fete at Springbank Care Home and the ‘By the Seaside’ Fete at Steeton Court Nursing Home joined forces to raise a fantastic combined total of £1,030 for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Springbank celebrated its 150th anniversary with a birthday party twist, inviting everyone to step back in time and enjoy a variety of activities and live music from singer, Olivia. At Steeton Court, the fete was a delightful coastal escape, with attendees enjoying freshly cooked fish and chips and ice creams while listening to the amazing Craig Carlisle, who had everyone up on their feet.
We are delighted to confirm that on Monday (6th October), we were pleased to welcome Tahani to Steeton Court Nursing Home to officially hand over the combined funds raised by Steeton Court and Springbank Care Home to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
Craven Nursing Home’s ‘Farmers’ Market’ Summer Fete, with a special veteran twist, raised money for its residents’ fund. The day was filled with a popular BBQ and prizes were generously donated by the community. A truly special highlight was the Spellman Care Veterans’ Café, which hosted its biggest gathering yet, providing a heartfelt afternoon of camaraderie for residents and local veterans. Thanks to the support of all who attended, the fete raised £470 for the residents’ fund.
“We are truly overjoyed to have opened our doors and welcomed everyone to these wonderful summer fetes,” said Steven Spellman, Director at Spellman Care. “They are a perfect reflection of our values and a fantastic opportunity for our residents, their families, and the wider community to come together and create lasting, cherished memories. We are immensely proud of the fundraising efforts and deeply grateful for the community’s support of our chosen charities.”
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses and individuals who contributed so generously to our fetes by hosting stalls, donating prizes, and supporting our fundraising efforts. Your kindness and community spirit truly shone through, and we are immensely grateful for your support.
A special thank you to the following businesses for their generous prize donations:
- Addingham Cricket Club (Bottle of brut champagne)
- Aldi, Silsden (Wine & tub of miniature heroes)
- Beckside Cafe
- Bella & Bloom, Skipton (Neil & Wolf hair gift set)
- Ben Barnes Award Winning Butchers, Keighley (£20 Voucher)
- Blush Florist, Crosshills (Gift wrapped orchid)
- Canal Side Café
- Chamley’s Pie Shop, Steeton (×2 £6 vouchers)
- Co-op, Crosshills (Wine & ×2 boxes of Thornton’s chocolates)
- Co-op, Steeton (£25 hamper)
- Crumbs
- Delish Sandwich Shop
- Forget Me Not, Crosshills (×2 £5 gift shop vouchers)
- Goody Goody Gum Drops
- Greggs
- Hills Bakery
- Isherwoods Butchers
- McDonalds
- Olive & Green
- Rectory Farm Milk Shack, Thornton in Craven (×12 1l glass bottled milkshakes)
- Shepherd Partnership Accountants (£100 M&S voucher)
- Steeton Hall (Afternoon Tea for two voucher)
- The Flower Gallery (Including the Silsden branch’s bouquet of flowers)
- The Robin Hood
- The White Horse, Thornton (Laurent Perrier boxed champagne)
- Trawlerman (£30 Fish & Chips voucher)
- Whitakers Chocolate Factory, Skipton (Chocolate hamper)
- Yeadon Town Hall
We also extend our sincere thanks to the staff, relatives, and friends of Steeton Court for the various bottles of spirits, wine, prosecco, chocolates, and other gifts kindly and thoughtfully donated to the raffles!
Planning is already underway for Spellman Care’s 2026 Summer Fetes, with local businesses invited to get in touch if they would like to support one of the events next year. Simply email activities@spellmancare.co.uk.
