Group of over 50 people meet at setting of Downtown Abbey to celebrate Doncaster carer

A group of over 50 people have been enjoyed a rooftop party at a South Yorkshire attraction which is featured in one of this year's biggest films.
Nigel being applauded by some fellow Stepping Outers for his fund-raising effort.Nigel being applauded by some fellow Stepping Outers for his fund-raising effort.
Nigel being applauded by some fellow Stepping Outers for his fund-raising effort.

The group, who are all part of Stepping Out, a team which provides walks for people with any disability and their carers, went to Wentworth Woodhouse.

They were at the Grade I listed country house, in Rotherham, to celebrate Doncaster’s Nigel Collingwood, who recently raised £250 for the team.

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The house provided some of the setting for the period drama film Downtown Abbey, which is in cinemas now.

Nigel, who has learning difficulties himself and is also a carer for his mum, has raised £250 for Stepping Out by doing a long distance walk across Doncaster.

Nigel, of Barnby Dun, said: “I did it because I love walking and I really like people too.

“Walking is so good for you, it keeps you fit and I try to do it every day. I started off from home by myself and after a few miles met my friend Jez at the cafe in Kirk Sandall Park. Then we carried on into Doncaster and finished just outside Asda. It felt good.”

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The money contributed to Stepping Out’s group visit to Wentworth Woodhouse, which hosted the filmmakers of Downton Abbey for one of the key scenes in the just-released film.

The grand royal ball which ostensibly takes place at Harewood House was actually filmed in the Marble Saloon at Wentworth. For more information visit www.carerssteppingout.co.uk.