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At the end of November each year, Skipton launches its Christmas celebrations with the popular Skipton Santa Fun Run, a much-loved community event attracting thousands of participants. This year, Philippe, JB Springs’ Global Sales Director and Plant Manager, made his debut in the run alongside 2,500 Santas, including David, JB Springs Sales Manager, his wife and daughter. The annual Santa Fun Run raises vital funds for local charities, with Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Skipton a major beneficiary. As [...]

The last Sunday of November each year for the past 11 years has seen a slew of Santa-suited locals merrily make their way around the 5km route which takes in the sights of Skipton – where our JB Springs facility is based. This year was no different. Organised by Skipton Rotary Club, the money raised by the event was donated to Sue Ryder Manorlands, as well as local and Rotarian charities. Local charities receive any money raised by the [...]