Both turned 60 years old and decided to celebrate by raising money for the Rowcroft Hospice. Elaine’s brother-in-law had passed away and was kept comfortable through his final days by Rowcroft.

The pair walked from the Rowcroft shop in Totnes to the shop in Ashburton. They were ferried to and from each shop each day. They subsequently visited shops in Bovey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Torquay, Churston and Brixham.

The funds were raised by sponsorship, a Virgin giving site and those who gave to the pair along their route.