Tom Gordon Celebrates Horticap’s 40th Anniversary with Parliamentary Motion

Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has celebrated the incredible achievements of Horticap, the Harrogate-based charity supporting people community with learning disabilities, with a Parliamentary Motion to celebrate the charity’s 40th anniversary.

Founded in 1984, Horticap has grown from humble beginnings in a small field to become a thriving garden centre and café that provides training in horticulture, allied crafts, and rural skills for dozens of students each year. The charity’s tireless staff, volunteers, supporters and students have been essential to its success over the past four decades. The Motion also pays tribute to Alan Titchmarsh, the charity’s patron, for his continued support of Horticap, and recognises Harrogate Flower Show’s role in showcasing the charity’s important work.

Tom much enjoyed a visit to Horticap last Friday. It was a great time, with Tom meeting a number of students and volunteers. Tom will be doing all that he can to support them and their mission in the years to come. 

Commenting, Tom said: 

"Horticap is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared purpose. Their work has transformed the lives of so many people, and it’s only right that we celebrate their remarkable 40-year journey. I’m proud to mark this milestone and wish them every success with their year-long special programme of events and fundraising efforts.

“My visit last week was both inspiring and wonderful. It was great to meet so many wonderful people- students, staff and volunteers. I am very much looking forward to my next visit, and supporting their work going forward.”

The anniversary celebrations will include a series of special events aimed at raising funds to improve facilities and ensure the charity can continue its valuable work long into the future.

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