Last month Leicester's Ride + Stride returned for its 26th year and we were once again proud sponsors of the event.
The cycling, horse-riding and walking event brought together 400 churches, chapels and religious sites across Leicestershire and was a real celebration of Leicestershire heritage.
All money raised during the event went towards repairs for Leicestershire’s historic churches, chapels and meeting houses.
Rupert Harrison, Joint Managing Director of Andrew Granger & Co, said: “As a firm working with rural communities, we understand that preserving churches and historic buildings is vital to retaining the character of the countryside and our towns so we are delighted to have had the opportunity to support Leicestershire Ride + Stride once more.”
To date the event has raised more than £900,000 for churches across the county with figures reaching in excess of around £1.2 million nationally each year.
Ashling Toolan, a Trainee Rural Surveyor at Andrew Granger & Co brought her horse, Noddy, along for the event. She said: “The event was a perfect day out for all horse riders and their horses. Not only did participants get to explore the county and see hidden gems they didn't know were there, but they also helped to raise money for a very good cause, keeping all of our churches in good condition.”
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