RESIDENTS of Burdon Grange Care Home went to great lengths at Parklands swimming pool in Okehampton last week.

Six residents and their carers, from the care home in Highampton which caters for adults with physical disabilities, swam a total of 56 lengths on a sponsored swim. Val Letheran, the event organiser, said everyone had a great time and after the swim the group enjoyed a deserved meal at the White House Services.

She thanked all the family and friends in the village who sponsored the swim, which raised more than £400.

The money will go towards the residents' fund — in the past it has helped them pay for entry into the Eden Project, Newquay Zoo, Paignton Zoo or for going rock climbing and other activities.