I WOULD like to express my thanks to the Acomb Flower Guild for its efforts in raising a total of £500 split between Older Citizens Advocacy York and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Despite the appalling weather – thunder and torrential rain – they held a garden party with various stalls, wonderful homemade cakes and very welcome, warming tea!

In true British fashion, despite the rain, everyone present carried on determinedly, occasionally sheltering under the well-placed gazebos, but smiling on nevertheless. It was a great event and we are very grateful to these wonderful ladies who worked so hard to make the day a success.

Thank you all.

Linda Tester, Advocacy service manager, Older Citizens Advocacy York, Townend Street, York.