Girl cycles 88km to raise money for St Peter's Church, Claypole

An eight-year-old schoolgirl from Claypole has been riding her bike to raise money for repairs to the roof of the village church

Lillie Padley-Jones gave herself the challenge of cycling 88km to raise funds for repairs to St Peter’s Church, which fell foul to an attempted lead theft in February 2019.

A student at Claypole Primary School, Lillie is also a member of the local Brownies group and is currently working towards her charity badge.

To achieve the badge, Lillie set herself the challenge of cycling approximately eight kilometres every day for ten days, from Claypole to Stubton, to Dry Doddington and back to Claypole.

Her challenge began on Thursday August 13, and Lillie has occasionally been joined on her daily rides by her little brother, her dad and some of her friends.

Lillie has already raised well over £500. To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lillie-pj-88km-challenge