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TV's 'The Yorkshire Vet' to begin coast to coast cycling fundraiser from Morecambe

Peter Wright from The Yorkshire Vet TV show

A popular TV vet will embark on a fundraising coast to coast cycle ride from Morecambe Promenade.

Peter Wright will arrive in town today (Tuesday) to begin a 170 mile Morecambe to Bridlington charity bike ride which will start on the Prom.

Peter will be joined by friends and supporters as he takes on The Roses Way to raise funds for his local hospice care charity.

The Yorkshire Vet documentary series is a big hit with viewers on Channel 5, and Peter's cycle from Morecambe is expected to feature in an upcoming episode of the show.

It is based in the veterinary's surgeon made famous in the books and TV series by James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small. 

The Yorkshire Vet follows the comings-and-goings of former Herriot trainee Peter and partner, Julian Norton, as they care for animals in the rural communities of North Yorkshire.

The new Herriot Hospice, based at the former Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, will be a warm, welcoming place for people living with terminal illness, offering personalised care for them and their families.

Peter said: “I am excited and somewhat nervous about this ride, but it’s for a good cause.

“To have this level of care on our doorstep is priceless.”

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