A Dawlish care home has raised £500 for victims of recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Sefton Hall carers walked 27 miles on a treadmill to raise funds for the Disaster Emergency Committee, which provides aid to those affected.

The treadmill was set up in the residents' lounge and 30 members of staff took part in the challenge.

Manager Gabriela Ogreanu (Sefton Hall)

Manager Gabriela Ogreanu said: "Staff took turns to walk or run on the treadmill throughout the day.

"They were cheered on by colleagues, Sefton Hall residents, and their relatives.

"The challenge started at 8am and finished at 5pm. The treadmill was going non-stop – except for a small mechanical breakdown in the middle of the day!"

If you would like to donate to the DEC, visit https://donation.dec.org.uk/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal.