THREE determined young fundraisers from Stalybridge have raised an impressive £901.00 for Willow Wood Hospice through a well-loved tradition – the community bake sale.
Sisters Hazel and Elizabeth Capper, along with their friend Ivy Brownridge, brought the neighbourhood together with traybakes, gingerbread, and homemade crafts, all in aid of the local hospice.
With generous donations from Heyrod Village Store and plenty of help from friends and family, the trio turned their home into a hub delicious treats.
A huge handmade sign outside the house and buzz across the local Neighbourhood Watch group helped draw in visitors.
The girls’ stall offered more than sweet treats – there were also craft items for sale, adding a creative touch to the fundraiser.
The Capper family are no strangers to giving back. This marks the third time the girls have held a charity bake sale, the first before Covid for Alzheimer’s support, the second in 2023 for Cancer Research, and now for Willow Wood.
It’s a cause close to their hearts, as grandparents John and Pam Capper volunteer every Friday afternoon in the hospice’s dementia care sessions.
Elizabeth, a pupil at Longdendale High School, and Hazel and Ivy, who attend Stalyhill Junior School, were recognised for their efforts with a special visit to the Mayor’s Parlour on Friday, June 20 after being nominated by their local Councillor, Liam Billington.
Lucy, a representative from Willow Wood Hospice, personally thanked the girls and reminded them just how vital their work is. “We need to raise around £3.6 million each year to keep the hospice running,” she said. “Community fundraisers like this are absolutely essential.”