Meadowhall Hosts Family Creepy Crawly Event in Aid of The Eden Dora Trust

Meadowhall is celebrating its new charity partnership with the Eden Dora Trust with a special creepy crawly event for families today (Friday 26th July).  

The event will take place from 11.00am – 4.00pm. at the Giving Box (upper arcade opposite Lindt) and will see the Trust host a creepy crawly petting zoo for children to enjoy as they kick start the summer holidays.  

From bearded dragons to boas, and skinks to Horsfield tortoises, there’s a whole host of critters for visitors to get up close and personal with, curtesy of local reptile handlers Scales & Tails. 

Meadowhall has announced the Eden Dora Trust as its new charity partner, a charity founded by a local mum that offering lifeline support for children, young people and families affected by Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, and Acquired Brain Injury. 

Families will be able to take part in the session in return for a donation to the charity, helping them to continue their work across the community.  

Darren Pearce, centre director at Meadowhall, commented: “We’re hugely proud to support the Eden Dora Trust and the vital work that they do across the local community. We’re sure their creepy crawly event will be hit with our visitors - with the chance to meet and greet some peculiar critters! 

“The charity’s work is all about helping children and families across the local area feel less isolated and alone, especially after life-changing diagnoses, and this event is set to do just that by bringing together people of all ages for a unique experience as we head into the summer holidays. We’re looking forward to announcing further events with the charity this year.” 

Petrina Sill, CEO of Eden Dora Trust, said, “Your support can truly help us make a life-changing difference to so many children and families who rely on our support. We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers, and for the support of local organisations like Meadowhall – without this, we couldn’t continue doing what we do.” 

For more information on Meadowhall’s partnership with the Eden Dora Trust, please visit https://meadowhall.co.uk/community/eden-dora-trust-and-meadowhall  

For more information on the events on offer at Meadowhall this summer, please visit https://meadowhall.co.uk/whatson