Two Travis Perkins staff members have tested their mettle to raise just under £3,000 for charity.

Eddy Webb and Brian Kemp, from Travis Perkins’ Chipping Norton branch, completed 200km running and cycling challenges (100km each) to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, the business' chosen charity.

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, providing help and hope to everyone affected by dementia.

Webb, 32, set himself the challenge of running 100km in a day, which is roughly the same as running from the Chipping Norton branch to Bristol city centre while Kemp took to the Cotswolds hills on his bike to complete his 100km on challenging terrain.

Webb, who set off at 5 AM, completed his task in 14 hours. The Yard Manager did the first 80km around the local area before heading back to his branch to complete the final stretch in front of suppliers, customers, family and friends.

Meanwhile, Kemp, who is the Branch Manager, started his cycling challenge at 7 AM, with the 100km cycle taking the 56-year-old six hours to complete, arriving back at the branch mid-afternoon.

Speaking after completing his run, Webb said: “I have run a long way before, but when I set myself this challenge, I knew how difficult it was going to be, and it certainly did not disappoint from that perspective.

“I felt completely exhausted after it, but ultimately it was for a great cause in Alzheimer's Society, and it ended up being such a good day for everyone at Travis Perkins Chipping Norton. I am so grateful to all those who supported both Brian and me throughout the day.”

Kemp said: “Chipping Norton is a tough place to cycle at the best of times because of its hilly nature, but a 100km ride was very challenging. I am pleased I managed to complete it, and my overriding feeling is of pride that everyone at the branch pulled together to raise a great amount of money for charity.”