Local charity announces launch of Festive Delights to make your Christmas Sparkle
As the countdown to Christmas begins, Mellor County House’s team of volunteer elves are preparing to help locals celebrate in style and spread festive cheer, on the run up to the most wonderful time of the year!
Mellor Country House is nestled in three acres of gardens and woodland in the pretty village of Mellor - situated on the border of Greater Manchester and the High Peak. It’s a UK charity that has been changing lives since its inception at the end of the 19th century, by providing much needed respite for disadvantaged families, elderly visitors, carers, groups and individuals from areas in Stockport, Manchester and Salford.
As a small self-funded charity, relying solely on a committee of volunteers, the annual Mellor Country House Christmas fundraising events are of great importance to all who visit the beautiful Edwardian building - and a delight to those who purchase the stunning festive offerings.
Thanks to the charity’s volunteers ongoing dedication, Christmas fundraising plans at Mellor Country House are already well underway - including the launch of its famous Christmas tree and wreath sale, now in its 9th year - which launched online on 20th October.
Greater Manchester based Christmas shoppers can visit https://mellorcountryhouse.co.uk/products/christmas-tree to find out more about the beautiful Nordman non-drop pine trees which are available in a range of sizes from 4ft to 12ft high – guaranteeing to brighten any size home or business. Christmas wreaths are also available - with prices starting from £20.
Katie Clark, volunteer for Mellor Country House, added: “We receive fantastic feedback every year on the quality of our trees and love seeing the many pictures of them decorated in homes around the region. We always offer a free delivery service for those located within a five- mile radius of the house – which will be on the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December, alongside the option for buyers to collect from Mellor Country House on Friday 6th December if they can’t wait to get decorating!
“Once again, we’re making Christmas 2024 as easy as possible for our customers and full details are available via our online ordering system which is open now - forms must be completed by Sunday 1st December for our busy elves to guarantee delivery!
“We love the sparkle of Christmas but are equally aware how tough the last few years have proved for many. The importance of raising money so that we can provide short self-catering breaks to those who otherwise wouldn’t get any respite from the hardships of their day-to-day lives is paramount. The escape we provide has literally been lifesaving to some individuals, and without the much-needed funds required to keep the charity’s head above water, we wouldn’t be able to continue to help people in dire need of a break.”
And for those ready to get festive in November, a team of volunteers will also be hosting a Christmas market shopping event at New Mills Golf Club on Wednesday 13th November at 7pm. It’s set to be a fabulous evening with lots of stalls for gifting, chocolate treats, cakes and much more! There’s also a raffle on the night, a bar, and guests will also receive a complimentary prosecco and mince pies on arrival. Tickets are available from New Mills Golf Club or via G. Milligan on 07714 154 615 and cost £5 per person. All proceeds will go the Mellor Country House so the charity can continue its much-needed work over Christmas and beyond.
Friends of Mellor Country House is also currently recruiting more volunteers to help in and around the grounds and with the Christmas tree deliveries. Anyone interested in offering a one-off helping hand or joining the team on a more permanent basis can email via their web site contact page for more information.
For more information on Mellor Country House and upcoming events, please visit https://www.mellorcountryhouse.co.uk/
