More people in north east Suffolk will now be able to access specialist help to come to terms with bereavement or the diagnosis of a life-limiting illnesses after the Pear Tree Fund was awarded a £3,650 grant by Norfolk Community … Read More
The assistant manager at a popular Suffolk pub battled torrential rain and strong winds on Sunday (4 October) to complete the virtual London Marathon on behalf of the Pear Tree Fund. Aimee Button, who works at the Queen’s Head in … Read More
The assistant manager at a popular Suffolk pub will run the virtual London Marathon next month to raise funds for the Pear Tree Fund. Aimee Button, who works at the Queen’s Head in Bramfield, had originally planned to take on … Read More
Rachel Booth has retired as a trustee of the Pear Tree Fund after serving the charity for seven years. Rachel joined the board of trustees in 2013 following a career as a city lawyer, during which she specialised in commercial … Read More
A life peer with a wealth of experience of chairing NHS trusts and health authorities has been appointed as patron of the Pear Tree Fund. Elaine Murphy, Baroness Murphy of Aldgate, will take up her position immediately with the charity, … Read More
A much-needed resource centre which brings vital information and support closer to home for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families is set to re-open next Monday (10 August). The Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth will re-open to anyone from … Read More
A Suffolk sculptor has paid tribute to a friend and former neighbour by donating a striking piece of artwork to the Pear Tree Centre in his memory. Brian Alabaster has given the piece – called Charlotte – to the Pear … Read More
A leading textile artist has described her pride at being able to support a much-loved local charity after loaning several striking pieces of artwork to the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth. Jo Budd, whose studio is in Bungay, has loaned … Read More
Volunteers at a much-loved charity shop which raises vital cash for the Pear Tree Fund have issued a rally cry asking for the public’s support when it reopens on Saturday (11 July) following the coronavirus pandemic. Dee’s Den, which is … Read More
To protect our staff and public during the coronavirus pandemic, we have temporarily closed the Pear Tree Centre and Dee’s Den. But although our doors may be shut, we are still here for you, your family and loved ones. We … Read More