Care home residents completed a 70-mile walk as a 100-year-old resident crossed the finish line.

The walk, commemorating 70 years of the Queen’s reign, began during Jubilee weekend (June 3) and was completed on June 30.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: L to R: Justine Pillar, founder of Hands on Hands Out, resident Paul Snow and Silvia CaleçaL to R: Justine Pillar, founder of Hands on Hands Out, resident Paul Snow and Silvia Caleça

The youngest resident at Spinney Care Home in Chingford, Paul Snow, 68, began the walk which was completed by Reine Barrett, 100.

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Judith Burns and Ann Martin walked the furthest of the residents.

Judith said: “I walked on many of the daily walks, in rain and shine and found it very exciting.”

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: Reine Barrett and Silvia Caleça finish the marathon Jubilee walk togetherReine Barrett and Silvia Caleça finish the marathon Jubilee walk together

Ann said: “I loved all the walks we did and the good company we had. This walking challenge brought me good memories.”

The walk raised over £800 for homeless charity Hands on Hand Out.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: L to R: Judith, Silvia and Ann celebrate clocking up the most stepsL to R: Judith, Silvia and Ann celebrate clocking up the most steps