Service to thank carers for vital work

The service, which will be led by Reverend Jeremy Fletcher, is for carers past and present, the people they look after and their friends and families.

Starting on Monday at 11am, the service will feature readings, hymns and prayers.

Members of the congregation will also be able to light candles in memory of loved ones.

Monday’s event will be the second service arranged by the East Riding of Yorkshire Carers’ Advisory Group.

It has been organised to coincide with the start of carers’ week.

Elaine Holtby, care co-ordinator at East Riding Carers’ Support Service, said: “At last year’s service there were over 100 people. It was such a fabulous and wonderful event, and at times very emotional, that is was agreed it should become an annual event.

“Unpaid and informal carers are vitally important and the essential role they play in people’s lives is not always recognised.

“This service gives everyone a chance to say thank you for the work they do.”