<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Yorkshire</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Sculpture Park</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is a special place where you can lay aside the pressures of everyday life, and refresh body, mind and spirit through the power of art and nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Conserving and protecting this stunning historic landscape is a huge responsibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We want to seize a once-only opportunity to open up an exciting new dimension to your experience. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to major investment from Natural England, we have a landmark opportunity to reveal the stunning beauty of a little-seen area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>The nature reserve around the Lakes is an un-explored green haven at the heart of the Park, providing a home for an array of flora and fauna.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We have the chance to bring this area back to its former glory, giving you a fascinating glimpse of the history of the Estate and creating an important resource for young people to explore art and nature creatively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">We need to raise matched funds to unlock this substantial funding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>We need your help to open up access, enhance biodiversity, conserve and protect important historic features, and to provide opportunities for artists to produce new work that encourages exploration. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Find out more about our plans here - &nbsp;</span></span><a href="http://www.ysp.co.uk/page/landscape-project/es"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #800080; font-size: small;">http://www.ysp.co.uk/page/landscape-project/es</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">In recognition of their long association with Bretton Hall, Alyn and Margaret Davies have generously given a large percentage of the funding we need.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The plan to restore the Upper Lake and the fascinating 18th and 19th century features is very imaginative; one of the most cheerful pieces of news and just right for this second decade of the 21st century. Developing KB is another grand project. Margaret and I thought we might leave something to the Sculpture Park in our wills but it seems right to hand over some of our savings while Peter Murray is in charge. The collective imagination of Peter and his team deserve our support now. With any luck, we'll be around to enjoy the unfolding next chapter of the YSP story in the coming years. </span></em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alyn Davies, Principal Bretton Hall 1968-1980</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please join them and be inspired to do your bit to help us achieve this ambitious vision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please give what you can, every &pound;1 counts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Just follow the instructions on this page and let us know why YSP is a special place for you. If you are a tax payer we can make your gift go further through Gift Aid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">If you prefer you can of course send a cheque (payable to Yorkshire Sculpture Park) to Kelly Amoss, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">We will acknowledge donors of&nbsp;&pound;25 and above&nbsp;by inviting you to a special tour and behind the scenes preview before the opening celebrations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For donations of &pound;100 or more we will recognise your name within the Estate.</span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please spread the word by sharing this appeal with people who love YSP as a special place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Sincere thanks for your help and support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p>