hope 2008 – hull

A large group of churches in Driffield have been preparing a massive gift for the people of Hull, and it will be unveiled on Saturday 10 May at New Life Church in Hull.

Realising thousands of gardens had been hit by last summers floods, Church goers in and around Driffield decided they did not want Hull to remain a “forgotten city”, so began a journey that has now led to thousands of plants being grown and bought in preparation for a Great Plant Giveaway.

On Saturday 10 May thousands of plants and trees will travel down to Hull, and New Life Church, on Bridlington Avenue in Hull will be turned into a garden centre, complete with cafe, for the day. Owners of all flood hit gardens in Hull are invited to come along and take 20 plants each, free of charge, as a gift of solidarity and hope between Driffield churches and the people of Hull.

Driffield Churches Together have chosen Hull’s New Life Church as a base for the venture after hearing of their work to take luxury food hampers to those in caravans over Christmas, and their endeavours to cheer up Hull through the winter through free concerts, pamper days, Valentines meals, Fun days and free studio photographs for flood victims.

The Great Plant Giveaway will take place on Saturday 10 May, 10am-3pm at New Life Church, Bridlington Ave, Hull. Owners of all flood hit homes in the region are invited.

For further information:
Jarrod Cooper
New Life Church
Bridlington Ave
Kingston upon Hull
HU2 0DU
t: 01482 610705
f: 01482 221090
e: jarrod@newlifehull.org
w: www.newlifehull.org