Scott Bros

Scott Bros has donated its services to ensure the grounds of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is in pristine condition as the charity prepares for its Christmas lights spectacular.

However, volunteers tidying up outside the hospice in Middlesbrough discovered that piles of unsightly branches and leaves had accumulated by the perimeter wall.

With its budget focused on delivering care, Alison Taylor, the charity’s community and events fundraiser (Middlesbrough) issued an appeal for help which was answered by Scott Bros director, Peter Scott.

The family-run company sent a grab wagon to remove the green waste from the Normanby hospice free of charge, returning it to Scott Bros’ facility near Stockton where it was recycled and converted into compost.

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice offers respite, palliative and end of life care to babies and children up to five-years-old with life threatening or limiting conditions, as well as providing family and bereavement support. It must raise £1.1m each year to provide its services free to all families accessing its facilities.

This year its fundraising Christmas Fair and lights switch on will be held on Friday 18^th November and features festive stalls, a hog roast, and refreshments – together with Father Christmas in his grotto.

The garden is open from 4pm to 7pm with visitors invited to make a suggested donation on arrival, plus an additional £1 to see Santa, with every child receiving a free gift.

Alison said: “We were in the process of preparing to ensure everything is ready for our annual Christmas lights spectacular when we discovered piles of wind-blown green waste.

“It’s the result of an accumulation of branches and leaves that have gathered throughout the pandemic period when we didn’t have the resources or the volunteers available to keep on top of such things.

“A huge thanks to Scott Bros for ensuring our grounds will be neat and tidy for one of our big events of the year.

“We hope people will bring their family and friends to enjoy the lights, which also creates a great deal of enjoyment for those we care for.”

Peter Scott added: “The support that Zoe’s Place provides is crucial at what is one of the most difficult times a family will ever face. Scott Bros is honoured to help the charity in any way it can.”

For further information on Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice visit: https://www.zoes-place.org.uk/

• Join in Jolly Jumper Day on Friday 9^th December to raise funds for Zoe’s Place by pulling on your favourite jolly jumper in return for a suggested £1 donation. All you have to do on the day is text JOLLYJUMPERMID followed by the amount to 70085*
  

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For further information call Andrew Douglas 01325 363436

Photo Caption: Tidying up the hospice grounds ready for the Christmas lights switch on are Chris Adamson and Alison Taylor of Zoe’s Place and Peter Scott (centre)

Editor’s Notes

Scott Bros. is one of North East England’s leading recycling businesses. Founded on Teesside in 1972, it was predominantly involved in the supply of tipper lorries and excavators to local authorities and the construction industry. However, since then the company has grown exponentially to deliver a comprehensive range of ‘circular economy’ services.

While still being heavily involved in haulage, skip and plant hire, the business has continually diversified to provide a comprehensive range of recycling services.

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