A team from a care home that will be opening in Bath early next year are set to tackle the Circuit of Bath Walk this September in aid of local charity Julian House.
The Midford Manor team | Photo © Gavin Osborn
Midford Manor is currently being built on Frome Road and is due for completion in early 2023.
The development will offer high-quality residential, nursing and care support for up to 80 residents.
While the care workers await the launch of the care home, customer relationship manager Michelle Goreham has signed her team up to raise money for charity Julian House, by taking on the epic 20-mile challenge across the outskirts of the city.
She said: “It’s important that Midford Manor supported Julian House. Homelessness is still a big issue in the city of Bath and we want to be an integral part in helping the community.
“We’re keen to try all sorts of fundraising too. It’s a bit new to us as team, but we’re willing to have a go at raising as much money as we can by holding some events and a raffle.
“We’re fuelled by enthusiasm and we’re keen to reach a good goal for a good cause. The sky’s the limit!”
For her training regime, General Manager Carol Britton has started walking the two miles to work each day, but doesn’t claim to have any hiking knowhow.
She added: “We’re not experienced walkers. I personally have never done a sponsored walk before. But we’re very excited and determined to complete the full 20 miles.”
Gavin Osborn, Community & Events Fundraiser for the charity said: “The walk is now in its 21st year and still going strong, bringing the community together.
“It’s wonderful to see teams like Midford Manor taking on the challenge for the first time, knowing that every penny they raise will ultimately save lives.
“They’ve set up a Just Giving page and are working really hard to raise as much as they can, all of which will go towards our work with vulnerable and at-risk adults across the South West.”
The Circuit of Bath Walk is set to take place on Sunday 25th September.
To sign up and book your place, go to www.circuitofbathwalk.co.uk. Tickets are £12 for adults, £6 for children and £25 for a family.
