COULD I thank the musicians and everyone who helped to make the October 4 Voices For Hospices concert in Northallerton such a success.

Apart from raising nearly £2,000 the concert greatly increased awareness for the need for dedicated hospital-style palliative care units at our hospitals in Thirsk and Northallerton.

Donations and offers to run fundraising events for the Palliative Care Appeal will be most welcome and information can be obtained by phoning me on 01845 522637.

Eleanor Hooper,

The Joan Maynard Palliative Care Appeal,

Telford House,

Sowerby Road, Thirsk.

Updated: 11:57 Monday, October 27, 2003