Friends of the Friarage

Supporting the Friarage Hospital and the local community of Hambleton & Richmondshire for over 65 years.

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📢 Today marks the start of Trustees' Week! 📢

Did you know there are nearly one million trustees across the UK helping charities to achieve their goals! We'd like to say THANK YOU to our board of trustees and all that they do for our wonderful charity. 👏🎉👏

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Kick-off the festive season at Northallerton's All Saints' Parish Church with an afternoon of traditional carols and seasonal songs, courtesy of Richmondshire ladies' choir, Musicality!

Proceeds will go towards our 2024 Eye Appeal.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our small team, largely based on site at the Friarage Hospital Northallerton up to a maximum of 21 hours per week.

Please apply via Indeed on the link below: https://t.co/7b46uxtURY

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Our very own Trustee, Jenn, is taking part in this year's Great North Run to raise funds for our Eye Appeal! Please show your support for her by donating on her JustGiving page: https://t.co/IBTVBenC2I

Run Jenn, Run! You've got this! 🏃‍♀️🏅

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Are you a bit of a daredevil?! Are you ready to push yourself out of your comfort zone? If you're considering doing a skydive, bungee jump or any other crazy challenge we want to hear from you! Get in touch with us at [email protected]

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Is baking more your thing? How about holding a bake sale or coffee morning to help raise funds for our charity? If you are thinking of holding an event please email [email protected] 🤗

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Up for a new challenge? Do you have a place in the Great North Run but haven't chosen a charity to support? We would love you to run for us! Please get in touch and we can help you with your fundraising! Email [email protected] 🙌

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We're racing into this weekend! 🏁🏎️🏁
Come see us on our stand at the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Race Days at @croftcircuit this weekend where we'll have lots of exciting things going on to raise funds for our Eye Appeal! 👀

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We've been given a huge boost to our Eye Appeal from Insurance Firm, NFU Mutual’s Northallerton branch! Agent, Michael Hilyer donated a wonderful £6,509 from the company's Agency Giving Fund.

A huge THANK YOU to Michael for choosing us and taking us closer to our £200k target!

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Today is Thank You Day! 🎉🎉A day to celebrate and give thanks to those that 'go above and beyond; the local legends and volunteers who go the extra mile for us!'

To all our supporters, whether you're a volunteer or have made a donation to us - THANK YOU!

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Did you know that when you buy online you could be raising donations for Friends of the Friarage with easyfundraising? Retailers such as eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, https://t.co/dIAZm2xntY and M&S are ready to make a donation and it won’t cost you a penny!

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Did you know that next to our bookshelf at The Original Factory Shop there is a donation point for our raffles and tombolas? We would be grateful for items such as clothes, toys, books, toiletries, chocolates, games, puzzles, gift vouchers, pyjamas etc. Thank you!

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Today we said goodbye to our volunteer, Mike, who leaves us after an incredible 10 years! We are very grateful for his dedication and commitment and wish him all the best in the future!

Can you spare a couple of hours each week to volunteer? Apply here: https://t.co/eHfJ3jSOqM

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Thanks to generous donations from the public, Friends of the Friarage have been able to fund an ultrasound system worth approximately £25,000 which has enabled a new Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) treatment at the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service at the Friarage.

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We were incredibly grateful to be invited to promote awareness of our Eye Appeal at two events which were part of Swaledale Festival last week.

A huge thank you to Artistic Director, Malcom Creese, for inviting us to take part and to everyone who donated - we raised £600 tow ...

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Did Volunteers' Week inspire you? Our door is always open for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team. Carol and Lesley pictured, are two of our shop volunteers who did just that!

Have a look at the options on our website and get in touch! https://t.co/eHfJ3jSOqM

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Eileen and Jeanie are just two of our wonderful Friarage Shop Volunteers!

Eileen has been part of the team for an impressive 6 years and Jeanie has been a volunteer with us for 4.

Thank you Eileen and Jeanie for your commitment and hard work!

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Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week! This week we recognise, celebrate and say THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers for the contribution they make to Friends of the Friarage!

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The preloved bookshelf at The Original Factory Shop Northallerton has been restocked this morning 👍 full of fabulous holiday reads and some great children's DVDs - perfect for rainy holiday weather! 🌧️

Pick up a cheap read while supporting our charity 👏👏

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Don't forget it's our Eye Appeal Awareness Day tomorrow with the Macular Society! Come see us at our stand in Trinity Square, Richmond between 9am - 1pm.