Graysons is honoured to partner with Ashgate Hospice as sponsor of the Butterfly Appeal – following two years as sponsor of the successful Forget Me Not Appeals staged at Chatsworth in 2021 and Renishaw Hall in 2022.
The appeal began on 23rd May, when hundreds of beautiful butterflies went on display in memory of loved ones as part of a stunning exhibition in the sunny grounds at Chatsworth House. Graysons’ partners and staff have joined volunteers from Ashgate Hospice at the exhibition, which will run until 12th June.
Hundreds of people from around North Derbyshire and further afield will be visiting the exhibition during the three-week period to view the spectacular display of butterflies at Chatsworth. Every butterfly on display is designed and handcrafted by sculptor James Sutton and represents a friend or relative being remembered. Those who donate will be supporting the vital work that the hospice carries out and will be able to receive the butterflies when the exhibition closes as an ongoing tribute and memorial to their loved ones.
Peter Clark, managing partner at Graysons, said:
“This appeal started three years ago as a result of COVID keeping loved ones apart and robbing them of a chance to say their final goodbyes. It allowed donors to pay a lasting tribute to loved ones. It proved so popular that it is now in its third year, and we are honoured to support the hospice’s unique Butterfly Appeal and the extraordinary care provided by the hospice for people in the North Derbyshire region and beyond. This year’s display is certainly exceptional. It has been a delight to be able to walk amongst the butterflies in the grounds and to see the steady stream of visitors doing the same. I’d also like to thank the volunteers from Graysons who are giving time discussing the hospice’s work with the many visitors at Chatsworth House, and who are helping to make the event such a success.”
Graysons has supported the exemplary work of Ashgate Hospice in many different ways over the years. It has provided drop-in clinics and seminars to give advice on wills and powers of attorney and staff have also participated in a range of fundraising events for the charity.
Jack Wood, head of fundraising at Ashgate Hospice, said:
“We’re delighted to be back at Chatsworth this spring for our brand-new Butterfly Appeal – and so grateful that Graysons is supporting us once again. It’s been a real pleasure working with a company like Graysons that is absolutely dedicated to giving back to its local community.”
The exhibition opens at 10.30 am each day and last entry is 3.30 pm. Tickets are not required to enter and there is a car park charge of £5 per car which goes directly to the Chatsworth House Trust.
You can still dedicate a butterfly by visiting www.ashgatehospice.org.uk/butterfly-appeal, or you can contact the hospice on 01246 568801.
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