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Care home staff clock up over 27,000 minutes of movement in charity ride
Staff at a North Yorkshire care home have clocked over 27,000 minutes of movement in a charity challenge.
The efforts by workers at Mount Vale Care Home in Northallerton were part of a wider challenge organised by Barchester Healthcare, which saw staff from various care homes and hospitals cycle over 225 miles from Dumfries to Cheshire.
The aim was to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation, which supports older people and adults with disabilities or mental health problems.
Staff at Mount Vale participated by using exercise bikes (Image: Supplied)
From June 9 to 13, the committed team of cyclists stopped at 17 Barchester care homes, including Mount Vale, along the route.
Mount Vale staff and residents participated by using exercise bikes within the home, reaching an impressive 157 miles in just four days.
This achievement was part of Barchester's 'Get Moving Week,' during which a variety of physical activities, such as yoga and a walk at Easby Abbey, were organised.
Staff at Mount Vale Care Home in action (Image: Supplied)
This week of movement saw Mount Vale track an extraordinary 27,290 minutes, equivalent to over 454 hours, of physical activity.
Teresa Whiting, deputy manager at Mount Vale Care Home, said: "It was fantastic to see our home come together in support of such a brilliant cause.
"Not only did we raise awareness and funds for the Foundation, but we also had a lot of fun keeping active, welcoming our local community, and making lasting memories."
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Mount Vale Care Home (Image: Supplied) Barchester Healthcare's charitable foundation helps older people and adults with disabilities or mental health problems across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The foundation's focus is on combating loneliness and enabling individuals to be active and engaged.
For more information on Mount Vale Care Home or Barchester's Charitable Foundation, contact Trudi Gillespie, general manager at Mount Vale Care Home, on 01609 775444 or at
