The Joseph Salmon Trust

Thank you…!

Neil — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:50 +0000

For the past year, the Trust has been the Charity of the Year for the Huddersfield branch of the Soroptimists. They are a small friendly club made up of women from all walks of life. It uses the members talents and many skills to give service, as enablers and fundraisers to others.

The group have been hard at work fundraising for us for the past year and we are pleased to be able to report that they raised the fantastic amount of £850 for the Trust.

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard.

A busy week of running…

Neil — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:55:50 +0000

Last Sunday saw 6,000 runners take part in the Leeds Half Marathon. Among them, battling the strong breeze, was Jane Potter. Jane is devoting an entire year to raising money for the Trust. She is aiming to run 1,200 miles during 2012. That’s the equivalent of running from Hudderfield to Rome!!

Jane’s Facebook post after the event was : “Well we did it !!!! Amazing ! Loved every mile, 2.24.52 (with a couple of toilet stops along the way ! First one we gave up after 1 minute in the queue) the weather and the atmosphere was amazing ! Thanks to everyone for your support ! ”

If you’d like to sponsor her, please click here.

Jane continues her challenge this Sunday by taking part in the Great Manchester Run. She’s in good company, another 17 people are also running the race in aid of the Trust. Good luck to you all!

Joseph Salmon Trust chairman complains about stamp price hike

Neil — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:20:16 +0000

A HUDDERSFIELD charity chief last night warned that a huge hike in the cost of stamps would hurt his organisation.

Neil Salmon said he would hand-deliver information to doctor’s surgeries across the town next year to save costs.

The chairman of the Joseph Salmon Trust – which helps bereaved parents – was reacting yesterday to news of a huge postage increase.

First-class stamps will go up from 46p to 60p on April 30, while second-class stamps will rise from 36p to 50p.

Running to Rome in memory of Rebecca

Neil — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:22:54 +0000

A mum-of-three, from West Yorkshire, has pledged to run 1,300 miles in 2012 – in memory of her daughter Rebecca, who died nearly eight years ago.
Over the next 12 months, Jane Potter, 40, will cover the equivalent of the distance between her hometown of Huddersfield and Rome, in Italy.
She has been inspired to undertake this challenge after losing Rebecca, who was stillborn in May 2004.
Jane said: “Although it’s been almost eight years now since we lost our very precious second daughter, Rebecca, it often feels like yesterday to us.
“The pain never really goes away – you just find a way to live with it in order to carry on with day-to-day life. We feel very blessed to have three other beautiful children, Hannah, Katie and James, who certainly like to help us to keep Rebecca’s memory alive.”
As a tribute to Rebecca, Jane is making 2012 her “year of running”. As she runs, she will also be raising money for local charity The Joseph Salmon Trust (www.thejosephsalmontrust.org.uk ), which provides financial help to families who have lost a child.
“It is an amazing charity, which has helped around 55 families in the last few years,” she said. “So please dig deep, tell all your friends and family, and help me to support this wonderful cause.”
Jane is aiming to run about 25 miles a week as training and will be competing in an average of one official race each month, including the Jane Tomlinson 10k runs, BUPA Manchester 10k, Leeds Half Marathon, Great British London 10k, BUPA Great North Newcastle Half Marathon and the Liverpool Marathon.
Neil Salmon, Chair of The Joseph Salmon Trust, said: “We are extremely proud of Jane in giving so much of her time to raise money for the Trust in memory of her daughter Rebecca.”
You can sponsor Jane at www.justgiving.com/jane-potter1 or by telephoning The Joseph Salmon Trust on 01484 506249.

Jorvik Christmas Explorer Special

Neil — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:07:44 +0000

On Sunday 11th of December those lovely people at The Penistone Line Partnership organised a Charity Charter Train to York in aid of the PLP and The Joseph Salmon Trust. The specially decorated train left Huddersfield at 09:35 and called at the Penistone line stations on our way to Barnsley, before heading non-stop on to York. There were surprises en route as a “lion” joined the train at Shepley to the theme “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” on the train PA system! Also joining us on our journey was a very special man in red to give a goody bag to all the children on board. Geraldine and Chris from the Station Buffet made sure that tea, coffee and biscuits were flowing throughout the outward journey. After 4 or 5 hours in a very wet York, we re-joined the train for the homeward journey – welcomed back on board with sherry and mince pies. A real ale bar was also on the train and our thanks go to Mallinson’s, the Sportsman and the Rat and Ratchet for their very kind donation of real ale. Thanks also to the Pathfinders Rock and Roll Band who kept us entertained all the way home. This trip took a tremendous amount of organising and our thanks go to The Penistone Line Partnership, Northern Rail, Neil Bentley, Paul Wood, Matthew Fisher, Steve Hurley, Rachel Stockton, Martin Cook, John Midgley, Martin Kearney, Paul Barnfield, Mark Sill, John Taylor, Graham Scholes, Janet Goldsmith, David Wilkinson, Ian Kaye, Chris Taylor, Glynn Scothern, John Harris and Paul Salveson!

Divine Chocolate!

Neil — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:54:16 +0000

On Saturday 10th of December, we were delighted to have Chocolatier David Greenwood-Haigh join us at St. Stephen’s Church Lindley for an evening of Chocolate Tasting! Yum…!

The event was organised by Jemma Murphy and in addition to the obligatory chocolate tasting, we were treated to a history of Fairtrade and the differences this makes to farmers on the Cocoa Plantations.

Our grateful thanks to David, his wife Lesley, Jemma and Rob Murphy and all who attended the fantastic evening.

Casino Night Success!!

Neil — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:55:31 +0000

Saturday the 12th of November saw us host our 3rd Annual Casino Night at the Marsh Liberal Club in Hudersfield. The ever popular Las Vegas style night attracted over 100 people to the transformed venue.

Members of the Marsh Liberal Club worked hard all afternoon to turn it into a casino for the evening.

Entertaining us throughout the evening were singers Joe Williams and Sarah Jay – not forgetting our ever entertaining Compere – Dave Laidlaw.

We’re especially grateful to everyone who ran Roulette and Blackjack tables, Guy and Zoe behind the bar, Wendy for the food, Rob Armitage, Jemma and Rob Murphy.

A big thank you to this years Sponsors – the Grosvenor Casino, Huddersfield, the Keys Restaurant, Huddersfield and The Nightingale, Lindley.

The evening raised £1000 and we’re already planning the next one!

Hinchliffe’s Farm shop at Netherton organises Pizzatainment

Neil — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:16:52 +0000

WITH flour on the faces and sauce on their aprons, these little pizza-makers cooked for charity.

Organisers from Hinchliffe’s Farm, Netherton, and Pizzatainment arranged the fun day in aid of the Joseph Salmon Trust.

Nearly 40 children enjoyed tossing dough and selecting their pizza toppings from the farm shop’s organic produce.

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Ryan Hawkins memorial fun day raises money for the Joseph Salmon Trust

Neil — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:05:35 +0000

THE family of a murdered toddler have raised hundreds for a children’s charity.

The Ryan Hawkins memorial fun day at Slaithwaite Town Hall raised £575 for the Joseph Salmon Trust on Saturday.

The Slaithwaite four-year-old was stabbed to death by his father, Christopher Hawkins, on September 23, 2007.

Saturday’s fun day – which included a bouncy castle, bring-and-buy stall and raffle – was organised by Ryan’s sister Donna, who was seriously injured in the incident.

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Slaithwaite charity fun day to remember murdered Ryan Hawkins

Neil — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:47:41 +0000

FAMILY and friends of murdered youngster Ryan Hawkins are to hold a charity fundraiser in his memory.

Four-year-old Ryan was stabbed to death by his father in September 2007.

Now almost fours year on, his older sister Donna and her friend Karina Kershaw are organising a family fun day to boost the Joseph Salmon Trust.

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