Young sisters whisk up support for Willow Wood

Three determined young fundraisers from Stalybridge have raised an impressive £901 for the Hospice through a 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 patient care at Willow Wood.

With generous donations from Heyrod Village Store and plenty of help from friends and family, the girls turned their home into a hub of 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 for the Hospice – helping to organise our popular fortnightly Dementia Café and supporting with collecting cans in the community.

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 20th June after being nominated by their local councillor, Liam Billington.

Lucy Ta’ati, our Community and Events Fundraiser, personally thanked the girls and reminded them just how vital their support 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.”

The girls received certificates of achievement from the Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Shibley Alam, who is also supporting the Hospice during her year in office as one of her chosen charities.

They were joined by their proud father Tim, as well as the Civic Mayor’s Consort Mohammed Khairul Alam.