You can post memories and photos to this site without the obligation of a donation. Please do post your memories and photos here. This site is independent of social media and hopefully will be here for a long time. Nat always said that funds should go to where they can do good, in preference to flowers. We initially asked that any funds raised for The Retreat, York be used specifically for art and creative projects. Now we are looking to support Nuzzlets. Nuzzlets is a small Charity, based near Great Ouseburn, York, which has gained DEFRA accreditation and been awarded a certificate through the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme. They have won Government Approval as a “countryside classroom”. They have now also been accredited as a care farm. They became a registered charity in 2007, the charity number is 1118698. Their objectives are to provide: Loving homes for unwanted animals. Free access to young people for therapy and education. Nuzzlets specialise in visits for children with disabilities, special needs and life threatening illnesses. They also help adults with mental health issues. Animal assisted therapy may: Increase communication skills, raise self esteem, reduce anxiety and loneliness. Improve interactions with others. Improve motor skills and balance, lower blood pressure and risk of stroke, decrease depression. Aid long or short term memory.