A team of 13 dedicated staff members from Barnsley College have gone the distance – and then some – by completing a challenging 22km Langsett Hike, raising an incredible £340 for Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS). 

Braving mud, hills, and the unpredictable Yorkshire weather, the team showed outstanding determination and team spirit to complete the hike, all in aid of a vital local cause that supports people living with dementia and their families. 

The Barnsley College team members who took part were: Craig Leonard, Sam Rimmer, Thomas Rushforth, Lauren Levitt, Kayleigh Bell, Gillian Spaxman, Liz Beecroft, Craig Gerrard, Jacqueline Selby, Neil Johnson, Paul Spenceley, Rachel Holmes and Karolina Lawrence. 

Neil Johnson, the College’s Director of High Performance, said: “Taking on the Langsett Hike was a tough challenge, but knowing we were doing it for such an important cause made every step worth it. BIADS is a charity that’s close to many of us in our College community, and I’m proud to have supported them again after completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks last year. The team spirit on the day was incredible – it really showed the strength and compassion of our team.”