Five members from a family-run petrol station in Penrhyncoch have raised over £8,000 for charity.

On 9 May, Lynwen, Carys, Seren, Sian and Gwenan from the Jenkins family - who run Penrhyncoch’s Tymawr Filling Station and Nisa shop - took on London’s Trek 26 challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s and Dementia, a condition that affects not only those diagnosed, but also their families and friends.

The 26-mile walk followed a fundraising event at the petrol station on 2 May, when customers took part in a fundraising cake stall, raffle, and car wash to raise money for HAHAV.

Speaking to the ‘Cambrian News’ after the charity walk, the family said: “We had a fantastic day, and the organisation of the event and the atmosphere were amazing.

“Our JustGiving total to date today is £8602, plus we have given £1250 to HAHAV Ceredigion from our fundraising day on 2 May.

“We are all overwhelmed and incredibly touched by the generosity of our families, customers, friends and the local community.

“And Mamgu was very pleased to see us home safe with a medal.”

Sharing their motivation for the walk, the family’s JustGiving page explains: “As a family we know only too well how devastating dementia can be.

“Jane (Mam a mamgu annwyl) was diagnosed almost eight years ago with vascular dementia and we have slowly watched her memory, independence and personality diminish. We also walk in memory of Beti-Gu who also suffered from this terrible illness.

“Running a small family business in a busy rural village we also know so many families, colleagues and friends that have been affected in some way by dementia which makes our fundraising efforts even more meaningful.”

To help the family raise even more money, visit their JustGiving page at https://shorturl.at/AYVLA