A BRADFORD care home has played its part in a nationwide fundraising drive which saw a team of riders undertake a gruelling 800-mile charity bike ride.

Residents and staff at Mill Lodge Care Home in Thornbury put on a warm welcome for the three cyclists, who spent 15 days on the road, cycling from Poole to Aberdeen - the locations of the firm’s most southerly and northerly homes.

The challenge was part of private healthcare provider Care UK’s pledge to raise thousands of pounds for three charities.

The team visited 26 homes as they raised money for the Care Workers Charity, the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland.

Godmar Bitor, manager at Mill Lodge said: “Residents and colleagues at my home have always been enthusiastic supporters of good causes so when we learnt that we could help Care UK raise a five figure sum for these three important charities we jumped at the chance.

“It was great to be able to tell our directors first-hand how much we’ve raised and we were proud to host their visit.”