Herriot Hospice Homecare

29/10/2026

26/10/2026

Tomorrow, our wonderful team sets off on an unforgettable adventure into the Sahara Desert! 🐫🌵

We are so blown away by their dedication, and fundraising is going amazingly well. A massive THANK YOU to each and every person taking part, to Gemma, our wonderful representative for the hospice, as well as everyone who has donated and supported so far. Your kindness makes a huge difference to Herriot Hospice and the families we care for.

If you’d like to show your support and help boost their fundraising total, you can make a donation here: https://loom.ly/CNzOFHM

26/10/2026

💚 Could you be our next recruit? We’re hiring!
Join the team at Herriot Hospice Charity Shops and help make a difference to local people and families when they need it most.

🛍️ Shop Manager – Richmond
📍 Richmond | Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)
💷 £26,396.89 per annum
📅 Apply by: 4 November 2026

💚 Bank Retail Support Assistant
📍 Richmond, Bedale, Thirsk and Stokesley
⏰ Flexible, zero-hours contract
💷 £13.33 per hour
📅 Apply by: 30 October 2026

Whether you’re an experienced retail manager or looking for a flexible role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Every sale helps support our vital hospice care and services across the local community. 💚

👉Shop Manager: https://loom.ly/NYNHjDg
👉Bank Retail Support Assistant: https://loom.ly/0vbJvrg

20/10/2026

We'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to Thirsk Friends of the Lambert Hospice for their ongoing support of Herriot Hospice 🧡

They have two exciting festive events planned this Winter:

🎄 Winter Lunch – Thursday 3rd December at The Angel Inn, Topcliffe
🎶 Carols Event – Sunday 13th December at Thirsk Farmers Auction Mart

Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds and awareness, making a real difference to local hospice care.

For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.thirskfriendsofthelamberthospice.org/events

Thank you for helping us continue to care for those who need us most. ✨🧡

14/10/2026

A massive congratulations to all our wonderful runners who took part in the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon last Sunday! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

What an incredible achievement, and all while raising vital funds for Herriot Hospice. 🧡

We’re so grateful for your amazing support and for helping us continue to provide care for patients and their families. Thank you so much to everyone who took part and supported our runners! 🧡

05/10/2026

✨ And just like that… the glow came to Thirsk! 🌙✨

Thank you to everyone who joined for Herriot Hospice's very first Moonlight Glow Walk this weekend! From the moment the first glow sticks came out to the last steps of the evening, you helped fill the night with colour, energy and an incredible community spirit.

If you missed out on the fun in Thirsk, don’t worry — there’s still time to get your glow on! 🌙

Join our friends at Saint Michael’s Hospice for their Moonlight Glow Walk in Harrogate on Saturday 17th October and be part of another unforgettable night in support of local hospice care. 💜

One glow down, one more to go… see you in Harrogate! ✨

04/10/2026

🌟What an amazing night!! 🌟
Thank you so much to everyone who came to our first ever Moonlight Glow Walk last night!! 🌙
We were absolutely blown away by the incredible atmosphere you all brought to the racecourse, which was then carried throughout the streets of Thirsk! We glowed, we danced, and we well and truly lit up the night for Herriot Hospice!
We couldn't have done this event without the amazing support of some incredible people:

💚 Our amazing volunteers and supporters for making this event possible!
💚 Jack Drum Arts who begun the night with their incredible drumming!
💚 Face Painting by Julie - Marie for her beautiful glitter facepainting!
💚 YO1 Radio for hosting and providing the high-energy music!
💚 Lianne for leading her amazing, energetic warm-up!
💚 JoJo's Coffee for fuelling the crowd!
💚 RURAL ARTS for the beautiful lanterns and signs
💚 Skinny Guys Pizza for feeding everybody before the walk!
💚 Thirsk Racecourse Ltd (Official) for the brilliant venue
💚 Tesco Thirsk Community Champion , for donating drinks and snacks for the finish line!
💚 Rosie Page for her inspiring words and setting the walkers off!

We are so grateful to everyone who came along to join in with the event! This event wouldn't happen without YOU, so thank you for coming and raising money for hospice care!

There is still time to donate, fundraise, and share your JustGiving pages to your family and friends! Let's see how much we can get the total to for this debut event! Join our campaign or donate here: https://loom.ly/X_UeGuU

More photos will come next week!

03/10/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! ARE YOU READY TO GLOW? 🌟

Tonight’s the night we light up the streets for Herriot Hospice! Huge thanks to everyone who has registered so far, and to our incredible partners joining us.

Haven't registered yet? It’s NOT too late! You can still sign up today and be part of an unforgettable night.
Just head over to the James Herriot Hall at Thirsk Racecourse between 5:30pm and 7:00pm tomorrow evening.

Gather your neon, tell your friends, and let’s make tonight amazing for Herriot Hospice! 🧡

02/10/2026

✨ Important Moonlight Glow Walk Information ✨

Tomorrow is the day of the Moonlight Glow Walk! We can't wait to welcome you for what promises to be a fantastic evening. Please take a moment to read through the important information below before you set off.

📍 Location
Thirsk Racecourse
Station Road, Thirsk, YO7 1LQ

⏰ Timings

Doors open: 5:30pm
Walk starts: 7:30pm
We recommend arriving by 6:30pm to allow plenty of time to sign in and collect your event items.
🚗 Arriving by Car

Please enter the car park through the green gates on Station Road, located between the two roundabouts leading to Dondeen Avenue and Freemans Way (YO7 4LS). This entrance will be clearly signposted on the night.

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Parking spaces may be limited, so if possible, please consider walking, car sharing, using public transport, or parking in nearby public car parks. Thirsk train station is also within walking distance of the racecourse.

🚶 Arriving on Foot

Please enter via the Grandstand, Paddock and Picnic Enclosure on Station Road (YO7 1QL).

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🎽 On Arrival

When you arrive, please sign in and collect:

Your walker number
Event T-shirt
Glow pack (if purchased)
💳 Refreshments & Activities

We recommend bringing some cash for refreshments, face painting, glow merchandise and other activities. Card payments will also be available.

💃 Before the Walk

The walk will begin at 7:30pm following a fun warm-up led by Clubbercise instructor Lianne.

⚠️ Important Route Information

Please only follow the route arrows displaying all three charity logos at the bottom. There are other event signs around Thirsk, but these belong to a different event.

📞 Questions?

If you have any questions before or during the event, please contact us on 07937 522228.

Thank you for your support, and we'll see you tomorrow for a glowing evening to remember! 🌟🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️💛

02/10/2026

The countdown is now on ✨

Online registration for the Moonlight Glow Walk is now closed. Want to come along and don't have a ticket? No problem! You can still sign up in person tomorrow (Saturday 3rd October) from 5.30pm at Thirsk Racecourse. We can't wait for you to join us!

A heartfelt thank you to all our participants, as well as the incredible team at Jackdrum Arts (providing our live Samba beats! 🥁), JoJo's Coffee Van ☕, and Skinny Guys Pizza 🍕 for bringing the food and the atmosphere.

See you there! 🌙