Bishop of Sheffield to host garden party at Bishopcroft
The Bishop of Sheffield Pete Wilcox and his wife, Cathy, are hosting a garden party this month to raise money for three local charities.
The fundraiser takes place on Saturday, June 13, from 2-5pm at Bishopscroft. It will support the following charities: The Archer Project which supports people experiencing homelessness and is based at Sheffield Cathedral, ASSIST which is an city asylum seeker and refugee charity of which Bishop Pete is a patron), and Refurnish in Doncaster which provides community benefit in South Yorkshire.
All funds raised will be divided equally between the three charities.
Alongside craft stalls, refreshments and a community atmosphere, this year’s event is celebrating the creativity of 12 local schools taking part in our recycling and upcycling competition, with entries judged by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield.
Two schools will also be performing on the day, joined by the Choir with No Name and the Dinnington Colliery Brass Band, bringing music to the garden throughout the day.
There’s plenty for families and children to enjoy, including hook a duck, coconut shy, splat a rat, face painting and more. Entry is free and there is no need to book in advance.
A collection of prizes is available to win and bid on in the Garden Party’s raffle and silent auction. Raffle tickets are already on sale online - please take a look at the stellar list of prizes on offer.
Our silent auction is open for early bidding, with some fantastic prizes and family days out to be won, including a midweek glamping stay in York, a Yorkshire Wildlife Park family pass and vouchers for a group game of paintballing.
Bishop Pete said: “It is always a great joy to host people here in the house and garden at Bishopscroft, offering hospitality to others as Jesus encourages in his followers. Cathy and I are greatly looking forward to welcoming you to the Garden Party. The Archer Project, ASSIST and Refurnish are causes that are deeply close to our hearts. The important work they carry out, and the differences they make to people’s lives, is immeasurable. We hope that alongside an atmosphere of fun and friendship, we can raise some awareness and contribute towards these vital organisations”.