A SPONSORED walk and coffee morning at the Tynedale Centre raised over £800 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

The fund-raising events, which were arranged by staff and service users to increase awareness of dementia, included a 3.5 mile walk, picnic and a cupcake and coffee morning.

The Tynedale Centre, based on Haugh Lane Industrial Estate in Hexham, is a day care centre that supports adults with learning disabilities.

Sean Brennan, senior manager at Northumberland County Council, said: “I am so proud of the service users at the Tynedale Centre.

“They all joined in and worked together to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. The money raised will be used to fund research, services and campaigning.”

Coun. Veronica Jones, cabinet member for adult wellbeing and health said: “I know everyone who took part had great fun, and they raised a fantastic amount of money for a very worthy cause.”