Chippenham care home staff complete 26-mile walk for charity

The team of eight from Cepen Lodge Care Home split into two groups, with one starting in Bath and the other in Bradford-on-Avon.

The groups joined up to complete the journey along the Kennet and Avon canal, ending in Bishops Cannings.

Cepen Lodge Care Home staff during their 26-mile walk (Image: Barchester) Residents, their relatives, and staff offered their support, following the team with their live updates throughout the challenge.

Jade Hodge, senior general manager at Cepen Lodge Care Home, said: "Taking part in this challenge has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home has been behind us all the way.

"It’s for such an important cause. I’m very glad to be able to do our bit to raise further awareness and money for the charity."

Cepen Lodge Care Home during their 26-mile walk (Image: Barchester) Cepen Lodge raised a total of £1,705 by completing the challenge, which will be donated to Alzheimer's Support.

The challenge comes after the care home marked World Mental Health Day on October 10.

Staff and residents took part in various activities to promote good mental health, sharing positive messages, discussing their feelings, and checking in with each other.