Ryedale Special Families (RSF) has launched a Christmas and New Year fundraising raffle that will reward one lucky winner with a meal for two each month at 12 of the area's most popular eateries in 2025.
The prize, entitled 'Win a prize of the year with a monthly culinary adventure', is worth over £1,000 and will be won by Talbot, Malton, Dewar's, Kirby Miss Parton, Abbey Inn, Byland, Fat Badger, York, The Pheasant and Halome. , Pignat, and Helmsley appear. , Saltmoor, Whitby, White Swan, Pickering, The Star Inn, Harome, Farriers, Caton of Whitby, The Tiger Inn, Coneythorpe, Sneaton Castle.
Additionally, there are four runner-up prizes including handmade chocolates from Birdgate Chocolatier, a bouquet of flowers from Dale's Florist, a Groovy Moo gelato coupon and a bottle of champagne.
The draw will be held by Pickering Town Mayor Emma Duplin on Friday, January 10 at the White Swan.
RSF is currently based in Old Malton and provides support to 400 families across North Yorkshire.
The charity is set to move into a new home in Pickering that is fully accessible and has facilities and sensory spaces designed specifically for young people with disabilities.
The new building will house a range of activities including group sessions and individual support, as well as activities for young people with disabilities in the charity's Ryedale Supported Futures programme.
The new building will be fully accessible with sensory spaces and cozy areas for parents and carers to gather, with ample parking and will also include an outdoor area for socializing.
Andrew Pern, owner of The Star Inn at Hallom, said: “We are delighted to be able to support a charity whose wonderful work in this area is providing valuable support to hundreds of families.” I commented. We hope this raffle will capture people's imaginations and raise thousands of pounds for new building projects in Pickering. ”
Rob Davies, funding co-ordinator at Ryedale Special Families, said: “This is a fantastic award and would not have been possible without the generous support of 12 restaurants, which we are very grateful to.” Also, Carrie Blackstone of Pickering CIC, who suggested the idea. I would like to once again thank him and the enthusiasm of the people of Pickering and Malton who helped organize the draw. ”
Tickets can be purchased from a variety of locations including The White Swan, Dales Florist and Memorial Hall in Pickering, The Talbot Hotel and Dales Florist in Malton.
Alternatively, tickets can also be purchased from the charity's website www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk.
