Shadwell branch of Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association helps raise more than £18,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The association handed over a cheque to the charity crew at their airbase for £18,382.54 following a successful 10 months of fundraising by more than 65 branches throughout Yorkshire.

The women from Shadwell contributed £108 to the total.

The money has been raised by more than 2,000 members at events such as garden parties, mad hatters tea parties, wheelbarrow races and auctions amongst others.

Anita Taylor, YCA County Chairman, said: “Last year our ladies chose a worthwhile charity to support and as the YAA has come to so many people’s rescue, we decided it was time for us to help them out too.

“The members of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association are a versatile bunch and have really enjoyed coming up with new ideas to raise funds while enjoying each other’s company. Working with the YAA has been a great experience for us all. Not only have we raised such a fantastic sum but we have raised our membership number too with new ladies joining us every week after seeing how creative, crafty and community minded we are.”

Kevin Hutchinson, community fundraiser for the YAA, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association for raising an incredible £18,382.54. The money raised will help tremendously towards the vital funding and help us continue saving lives across the region.”