Members of staff from Critchill Court bravely faced their fears to raise money for organising events and trips out for their residents.
11 members of staff from the Frome care home accepted the challenge of abseiling down Split Rock near Wells. Supported by Kyle, Alistair and Keith from Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team, the staff made the descent whilst being supported by family and colleagues who were cheering them on from below.
The total amount raised has now reached just over £1,500 which includes two generous donations from local companies Permaframe Ltd and Stowell Concrete Ltd. The monies will be donated to the residents’ amenities fund which goes towards booking entertainment, organising events and trips out for the residents at the Lynwood Close care home.
Speaking on the event, manager Karen Reeves said, “We are overwhelmed with the amount of money raised with this challenge and would like to thank everyone that has sponsored us to take part.
“I would like to also express my thanks to the Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team who supported us on the day and to my amazing staff team for taking on this challenge.
“I was terrified that my rope would fray, but we all made it to ground safely with just a few aches and pains.”
