Annual Scarborough tombola to be held in aid of Caring 4 Critters animal charity
The popular Scarborough and District Animal Welfare’s annual tombola is due to take place on Easter Saturday (April 4).
It will be set up again in front of the NatWest Bank on Newborough, where Maria McGovern and her team of helpers, supporting local animal welfare groups, will be there from about 9am until about 4pm.
This year, the funds raised will again be in aid of the Caring 4 Critters Community Interest Company’s shops in Huntriss Row and Aberdeen Walk, run by Sue Kendall, who in turn support other local Animal Welfare Groups, Yorkshire Coast Dog Rescue, Yorkshire Seal Group and Northern Badger Group.
The funds raised will boost Sue’s operations to provide local pet services.
After last year’s Easter event, the public supported Maria’s team to the tune of £1,715, which was presented to Sue Kendall at the Caring 4 Critters shop in Huntriss Row.
After the presentation, Maria said: “Once again we so grateful to our community, who supported our events at the stall, and very importantly, enabling the local animal charities to do their vital work.”
A year on, Sue Kendall reflects on Caring4Critters’ operational progress, helped by the fundraising and the public’s generosity.
Sue said: “The additional money we raised via the tombola was so very helpful to us.
“Increasingly, we are providing funding to help people pay their vet bills and have helped a lot of people get their animal either routine or emergency vet treatment.
“There is a lot of demand for assistance as many people are really struggling, particularly when an animal is taken poorly unexpectedly and it is a serious issue (illness or accident).
“We also have our veterinary nurse with us one day a week, to undertake procedures that veterinary nurses can do (nail clips/anal glands/chipping for example) as well as being able to provide advice about domestic pet care.
“We are very grateful that Maria and her team are fundraising for us again and we look forward to helping her on the big day.”
Maria will be seeking donations for this year’s event – anybody who wishes to donate prizes, or perhaps unwanted gifts, can contact her on 07832 252419, and she will be pleased to arrange collection.