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Hotel in Skipton take on Trek26 to raise money for Alzheimers

Monday, 31 March 2025 12:04

Herriots Hotel in Skipton

Herriots Hotel in Skipton are set to take on the Trek26 to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

Chris, Megan, Emma, Neil, Michele, Joseph, Chloe, Joshua, Toni, Anita will be trekking 26 miles through the landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales starting at Malham to raise vital funds.

Their trek will take place on Saturday 19th July.

The money raised will help fund vital research and support for those affected by Alzheimers.

Herriot's are also baking cakes to raise money as they announced via Facebook their bake sale plans:

A spokesperson for Herriots said,

"Our team has been hard at work making our first charity cake to help raise money for Alzheimer's Society

"Will be available tomorrow, Ann from our reception team has made a lovely 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

"So, why not pop in for a slice of cake with your coffee

"Every step (and every slice of cake) helps make a difference! With 100% of the sales of our charity cakes going directly to our fundraising efforts.

"Stay tuned for more bakes, fundraising updates, and ways you can support us"

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that impacts memory, thinking, and behaviour, making it one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide.

You can support the team in their fundraising efforts by buying the cakes they bake or donating to their Just Giving page here.

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