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A Decades-Long Tradition of Giving: The Story of Naomi House & Jacksplace's Red Rose Presentation

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A family from Romsey has continued a heartwarming annual tradition by presenting a dozen red roses to Naomi House & Jacksplace, a hospice for children and young adults. This symbolic gesture, believed to have started in 1997, involves the presentation of 12 red roses as a peppercorn rent for the site on Sutton Manor Estate in Sutton Scotney. The tradition was requested by Mary Cornelius-Reid, who allowed the construction of the hospice on her land, and has since become a cherished moment for the hospice and its supporters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The red rose presentation is an annual tradition that has been ongoing since 1997 at Naomi House & Jacksplace, a hospice for children and young adults.
  • The presentation involves the handover of 12 red roses as a peppercorn rent for the site on Sutton Manor Estate in Sutton Scotney.
  • The tradition was started by Mary Cornelius-Reid, who allowed the construction of the hospice on her land, and is now continued by her children.
  • This year's presentation was made by three-year-old Margot, her mum Yvonne, and her nanny Myra to Mary's children Naomi and David.
  • During the presentation, it was announced that the hospices' lease has been extended for another 120 years.
  • The annual tradition has become a cherished moment for the hospice and its supporters, with CEO Mark Smith and director of care Erika Lipscombe expressing their pride and appreciation.

Statistics:

  • The red rose presentation has been an ongoing tradition since 1997.
  • The site on Sutton Manor Estate in Sutton Scotney has been leased by Naomi House & Jacksplace for over 24 years.
  • The lease has been extended for another 120 years.
  • The actress Naomi Cornelius-Reid has been involved in this tradition for over a decade.
  • The hospice has received over £80,000 in funds from a volunteer-led bike workshop.

Sources:

  • A family from Romsey has helped pay the rent of Naomi House & Jacksplace with a dozen red roses [Hampshire Chronicle]
  • Volunteer-led bike workshop raises more than £80,000 for hospices [Hampshire Chronicle]
  • Clarendon Way Walk sees hundreds of walkers hike through Hampshire for charity [Hampshire Chronicle]
  • Naomi House & Jacksplace extends its lease for another 120 years [Hampshire Chronicle]

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