STAFF at Oxford’s Santander bank are rowing the distance to their Spanish namesake this week to raise cash for an Alzheimer’s charity.
The bankers at Santander in Abbey House, Carfax, are bidding to conquer the 585 miles between Oxford and the Spanish town on an exercise machine inside the branch.
About 15 workers are taking part in the six-day marathon – which began on Monday.
Every Santander bank in the country has been given the job of collecting at least £150 for The Alzheimer’s Society.
Personal banking adviser at the Oxford branch, Cheryl Tyler, said that staff were cheering each other on during their half-hour stints.
She said: “It is really good as it has given us a chance to promote our values.
“It is not all about us doing business, it is about us giving something back as well.”
The branch is also selling cakes and lollies to raise cash for the cause.
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