Penrith retirees raise almost £1,500 Cumbria's Blood Bikes

This initiative took place at Churchill Retirement Living’s Dutton Lodge, beginning in the lead-up to Christmas.

The Winter Warmer event, on February 22,  welcomed visitors to step out of the cold and into the warmth of  Dutton Lodge’s Owners’ Lounge, where a small charity contribution granted them access to coffee, cake, and warm chatter.

An impressive £1495.97 was raised in total. 

Representatives of Blood Bikes Cumbria were also present, enlightening guests about their charity run by volunteers which provides emergency medical courier services to local hospitals.

Residents get to saddle up on Cumbria's life-saving service (Image: Supplied)

One or two attendees also had a chance to saddle up on a Blood Bikes motorcycle. 

Lisa Obertelli, area sales manager for Churchill Retirement Living, said: “We’re delighted by the success of our Winter Warmer event and would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped us raise such a fantastic total in support of Blood Bikes since December.

"It’s a perfect example of the community spirit on offer here at Dutton Lodge, and how we enjoy the opportunity to give something back to the local community.”

Dutton Lodge Winter Warmer event brings in £1,495 for Cumbria's Blood Bikes (Image: Supplied)

Throughout February, Churchill’s Winter Warmer events were held across several of its retirement apartments nationwide, with all proceeds going towards local causes chosen by its residents and colleagues.

Dutton Lodge, the source of the successful fundraising initiative, sports modern, energy-efficient one and two-bedroom retirement apartments equipped with roomy interiors and a 24-hour emergency Careline service.

To find out more, you can visit churchillretirement.co.uk.