An 85-year-old Harmby resident has once again put her best foot forward for a good cause — this time raising almost £500 to support the refurbishment of Harmby Village Hall.
Helen Robson, who takes on a walking fundraiser every year, braved wet and windy weather on September 20, completing her latest challenge in three and a half hours.
She wasn’t alone on her trek — she was joined by another local, Helen Marshall, and her spaniel, Tyke, as the pair took on the walk together to raise funds towards improving the much-loved village facility.
The money raised will go towards upgrading the hall’s heaters, kitchen, and toilets as part of a wider refurbishment project.
Mrs Robson, a retired radiographer, said: “Back in my day I could walk 20 miles in a day but I thought that might be pushing so we walked ten miles from Bedale back to Harmby.
“We didn’t pick the best day for it though!”
Anyone with fundraising ideas or wishing to book the hall for an event can email harmbyvillagehall@gmail.com.
