SHE was a star of The X Factor, booted off in controversial circumstances.
But now singer Carolynne Poole has a new goal – helping a Huddersfield children’s charity.
Carolynne, 32, of Birkby, has been given a tour of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Brackenhall and has vowed to do all she can to help.
Carolynne spoke of how great it was to see Russell House and how the charity has grown, and spoke of her support for the charity.
“It was great to visit the hospice and see for myself how much the charity has grown.
“Russell House is amazing and the support Forget Me Not offer is exceptional.
“I'm really looking forward to helping raise awareness of the charity and being involved with events thorough the year.”
Carolynne, who featured on last year’s X Factor show under the mentorship of Gary Barlow, visited Russell House and was taken on a tour of the hospice building.
The singer was voted off in the live shows of the TV talent series in scenes which promoted a fierce row between judges Barlow and Louis Walsh.
But since then she has continued performing around the country and has been in demand.
Clare-Marie Taylor, head of marketing at the Huddersfield charity, said “It was fantastic to have Carolynne in for a look around and to have a chat with her about everything that has gone in the past six months, future plans and how we can work together.”
The charity provides care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
The hospice was built by local building contractors, Marshalls.
The Hospice at Home Service started in 2010 and now supports more than 50 children and their families.
The support the charity gives children and families may sometimes last for a few weeks or months, but frequently will be over many years as they help children with long-term degenerative conditions.
In December 2012, the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice opened the doors of its brand new building, Russell House, to the families and children who use the service.
