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Commercial Street's June Jamboree raises £1,250 for two local charities

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 15:00

Commercial Street Retailers Group have revealed their June Jamboree has raised £1,250 for Harrogate Hospital Radio and Supporting Older People.

Commercial Street's June Jamboree raises £1,250 for two local charities Commercial Street Retailers Group have revealed a final fundraising total of £1,250 after its first ever June Jamboree. The event was held on Saturday 17th June and saw the street's independent retailers helping to raise money for two local charities. There was face painting at Wave Aquariums, a BBQ at Lilly's Cafe and cheesy treats from The Cheeseboard. And following a "mega raffle", tombola and other fundraising activities, £1,250 has been raised and will be split between Harrogate Hospital Radio and Supporting Older People. https://www.facebook.com/yourharrogate/posts/pfbid0BuijiYvKiCcs4wTsgWxbMpCeKQMwwBJW12NMxRRv1bMCYGcC2myyRBDgQHhEyWe2l The Commercial Street Retailers Group have taken to social media to thank those who helped organise and support the June Jamboree. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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