Woman, 99, walking for Salisbury's homeless reaches 100 not out
Phyll Babb has walked 100 miles but insists she's not done yet
A 99-year-old woman from Salisbury has completed her target of walking 100 miles in her 100th year - but says she's not stopping there.
Phyll Babb has made a century of 1-mile walks around the Cathedral Close on behalf of the Salisbury Trust for the Homeless, but she's now set her sights on 200.
She turns 100 years old on 13th July.
“I am amazed that I have been able to to do it and I remember each walk I have made,” she said, having made one of those walks was with Greatest Hits Radio.
“I feel physically fitter as a result of doing this and also feel better mentally,” said Phyll after completing her 100th circuit. “It is a win, win situation. You get more out of doing voluntary work than you put in.”
Phyll's raised £8,000 for the charity which helps homeless people get back on their feet and says the walks 'give her a reason to get out in the morning'.
She began her walks last August, beginning at her home near Exeter Street, rounding the Cathedral Close and returning home, with the aid of a Rollator, the type made famous by Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Phyll has been joined by some of Salisbury's leading figures, including Salisbury and South Wiltshire MP John Glen, current Mayor of Salisbury Sven Hocking and the Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury.
“They have all been delightful company and everybody has a different story to tell,” she said, revealing that she's been keeping a log of all her walks.
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