Cumbrian man celebrates 101st birthday by walking 101 steps

A Cumbrian man has celebrated his 101st birthday by walking 101 steps near his home in Skelton near Penrith.

Bill Howe was inspired by the fundraising efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore and decided to take on his own challenge. 

Bill Howe set out to raise £101 but is now on course to raise £1,000

Mr Howe set out to raise £101 but is now on course to raise £1,000. The money will go to Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland.

Like many charities Hospice at Home has struggled through the pandemic.