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We have arrived home from what was a fantastic challenge covering 24 hours where every member of the team including drivers did their bit.

After a great night in our Youth Hostel in Scotland having enjoyed a three course meal prepared by our fantastic chefs we set off for the 70 mile trip to Glen Nevis.

Nerves were evident as the set off time approached and due to changing weather conditions the start was brought forward by 20 minutes to 3.40pm.

A major push to the summit meant that Ben Nevis was conquered in 5 hours 15 minutes.

A quick change of clothes and the minibus was off through the torrential rain that continued in the Lake District.

Scaffell was not the place to be and @ 3.00am the team set off for the very dark climb up the treacherous slope returning triumphant in 4 hours.

A major change of very drenched clothes then ensued before setting off to Wales.

The forecast was bleak and time was running out however with a fantastic effort by both drivers it meant that 3 hours 49 mins was left to conquer Snowden.

The higher we got up the climb the stronger the winds with gusts of 80 - 90 miles threatening to blow us off the mountain.

Upon reaching the top a quick photo shoot before the descent (Still 1 hour 20 mins left).

With a final push and a half mile jog all members arrived @ Peny Pass Youth Hostel with 5 minutes to spare.

A great effort and very emotional finish for all involved.

The challenge  had consisted of climbing the three highest peaks in the UK in a 24 hour period and also included some 470 miles of driving between peaks.

The three peaks were Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scaffell Pike (England) and Snowden (Wales).

The party of eight concerned were Barry Foulser, Keith Wisdom, John Mezzetti, Samantha Hicks, Sharon  Jones , Jenny Armstrong, Jeremy Boreham & Matt Copeman.

Their two drivers Alan Lamb & Sharon Grant played a major part in this epic adventure.

On 12th July Matt Copeman successfully completed the Coast to Coast bike ride of 140 miles in a day in an awesome time of less than 9 hours cycling..

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Well done Barry Donation by Kevin Fiske 19/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Last but not least with the money!!! Donation by Holt Hall 18/07/08  

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Well done Jen and pals! Donation by Nat and Dan 05/07/08  

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Kendall mint cake to follow! Donation by Jen's Granny 04/07/08  

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Well Done John and all of you. So proud to have shared the finish with you. x x xx x Donation by Liz & Tony Mezzetti 04/07/08  

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Well done Matthew - 3 minutes to spare! Donation by Roger & Moya Kingwell 30/06/08  

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we think our daughter in law sharon, done extremely well we are very proud of her Donation by dick & sylvia jones 30/06/08  

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Well done Sam, Love Jill and Andrew Donation by Osterbery 29/06/08  

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Well done Sam and all of you, terrific stuff. Donation by Sue and Richard Guest 29/06/08  

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congratulations to you all and loads of love to Matt - you're amazing Donation by roger and jo copeman 24/06/08  

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Well done guys, a grand effort! Donation by Darren Armstrong 22/06/08  

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The very best of luck Jen Jellyfish. Hope the rain holds off for you. I think what you are doing is Donation by OutdoorsUnlimited 21/06/08  

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We are very proud of the comitment you have made.We will be thinking of you. Good luck and lots of love. Donation by Dad and Chris 20/06/08  

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Best of luck Jen, I will of course be expecting you to do another marathon next year though to keep up the momentum. Donation by Kevin 19/06/08  

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matt- well done- see you all soon Donation by nigel and claire 19/06/08  

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Good luck Sharon, we're very proud .(think you're mad though!)Take care all of you. Donation by The Burford family 19/06/08  

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Good luck everyone. Donation by Nina & Craig 19/06/08  

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Hi Sharon and John- Good luck to you both, it will be a great achievement. Fair play to you both for doing it! Donation by Simon Ayley 18/06/08  

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Go Jen! I'm well impressed! Good luck with it. Donation by Jo Tuck 17/06/08  

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Donation by Paul and Clare Beavan 16/06/08  

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Very best of luck. It will be amazing. Donation by Hadley & Kirsty 15/06/08  

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Good Luck all of you Donation by Martin Ling 13/06/08  

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Good luck. Donation by Anonymous 11/06/08  

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Good Luck to you all. Donation by Sandy Gulls Customers & Staff 11/06/08  

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barry good luck, hope you are in the peak of fitness richard. Donation by richard newton, sullivan hair 06/06/08  

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Best of Luck Matt!! Donation by Nic McLellan 30/05/08  

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GOOD LUCK BARRY AND ALL INVOLVED Donation by JUSTIN 30/05/08  

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Great stuff! But Barry, you are an accountant, what happened to the stereotypical image? Donation by DAVID STEPHEN HARDING 25/05/08  

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Best of Luck Donation by Dave 23/05/08  

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Well done, great cause, mad method Donation by Alec McLean 21/05/08  

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