Hunmanby's Cottage Aid is back after eight-year break and raising funds for Yorkshire wildlife group

Wild about wildlife? Then Hunmanby-based Cottage Aid’s day of entertainment is giving you the chance to show your support.

The outdoor event is back after an eight-year break and is being held to raise cash for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary – a volunteer group that provides a rescue, rehabilitation and release service for sick and injured animals. Sponsored by Trenhams Accident Repair Centre in Scarborough, Cottage Aid is on at the Cottage Inn, Cross Hill, Hunmanby, on Sunday June 21 from noon.

The Cottage Inn is the centre of the fundraising day on Sunday June 21 from noonplaceholder image
The Cottage Inn is the centre of the fundraising day on Sunday June 21 from noon

Running order:

12.45pm – Hatton School of Performing Arts

1pm – Mally Jackson

2:05pm – Trilogy

3:15pm – The Cover Ups

4:25pm – Bite the Bullitt Band

5:35p – Unfinished Business Band

6:45pm – Urban Rift from Bradford

7:50pm – Retro Riot

9pm – Sonic, headliners

Keeping everything running smoothly will be DJ Livewire, who will act as compere throughout the day.

“Cottage Aid has always been about good people, great music, bringing the community together to do good things and we are glad to back,” said Linda Pickard who, with Dave Wells, has organised the event.

The sound and lighting is being provided by P&L Sound and Lighting and Florida Marquees are providing the marquee for the stage.

There will be raffle, tombola, barbecue, outside bar, bouncy castle, face painting, hair braiding, cake stall and Louise's Ice cream.

Kinky Doughnuts and J&K Chocolates will be there alongsidee a craft stall, hook-a-duck and rides.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary will attend with a volunteer recruitment and information stall.

Members of the Scarborough Garrison – The Legends of Star Wars are attending in their costumes.

“Dave and I are overwhelmed with the response we are getting to the event making a comeback, the community and businesses have been so generous, donating prizes and we both cannot thank every single one of them enough for their generosity and kindness.

“Cottage Aid is going to be a day of good music, food, and laughter it will be nice to bring everyone together again because it’s been a while and we want to raise as much as we can for this very special charity,” said Linda.

If anyone wants to make a donation, or donate raffle or tombola prizes please contact: Dave on 07772 08441 or Linda on 07870 542892.

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