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Metapraxis team completes the Three Peaks Challenge in under 23 hours...

Over Friday and Saturday 22nd-23rd June, a team from Metapraxis scaled  the three peaks Ben Nevis (1344 m), Scafell Pike (978 m), and Snowdon (1085 m) to raise money for Thames Reach, one of the key homelessness charities in London.

The challenge began at 5.50pm on Friday when Alan Payne, Matthew Cartwright and Andy Bache commenced the ascent of Ben Nevis, returning to their starting point just over 4 hours later.

The team then drove through the night to Seathwaite in Cumbria, where the ascent of Scafell Pike began at first light (3.15am).  Unfortunately, Matthew suffered a knee injury and had to return to base, leaving Alan and Andy to conquer the peak and return to Seathwaite in time for an 8.15am start for the drive to Snowdon.

Alan and Andy started their climb up Snowdon at 12.30pm, arriving back to base at Pen y Pass at 4.10pm.  They had completed the ascent of each of the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in an outstanding time of 22 hours 20 minutes, with driving support provided by Matthew Cartwright, Harry Barham and Andrew Mosely.

Although this year's challenge has been completed, the team would very much value further donations to the important cause they have selected.

Thames Reach helps homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. It runs services for the harder-to-reach rough sleeping population, including those with multiple health problems, mental health needs and with drug and alcohol dependency. The charity runs hostels, supported housing schemes, street outreach teams, tenancy support schemes and employment schemes for ex-homeless people.

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Many thanks for your support.

Congratulations to you all - great achievement Donation by Richard Peddar 17/08/07  

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Well done guys. Donation by Joe Bache 20/07/07  

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Well done. Donation by Jenny Hutchinson 17/07/07  

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Amazing Feet! Donation by Susan & Stephen Armstrong 29/06/07  

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Well done Andy, Not bad for over 21 Donation by Tim and Ailsa Armstrong 28/06/07  

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I don't believe it! Donation by Sharon Bache 27/06/07  

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Good luck!! Donation by Matthew Purchese 21/06/07  

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Good Luck Guys! Donation by Gary Joy 21/06/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Tony Kirke 21/06/07  

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Good luck!!!! Donation by Sarah Freeman 13/06/07  

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Good luck to you all ! Donation by sean 11/06/07  

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Go Andy Go! Donation by Davo 10/06/07  

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well done Andy Donation by Bryon & Frances 07/06/07  

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Best wishes for the challenge. Don't get too many blisters now! Donation by Jonny & Jayne Armstrong 04/06/07  

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Donation by julian heslop 31/05/07  

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Go for it Matt, all that hard training and eating will pay off! Donation by John Rodgers 30/05/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Nick Wilding 30/05/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Gary Ernest 25/05/07  

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I'm jealous about the Ben Nevis part!! Donation by Bob Eccles 24/05/07  

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Donation by Anon 24/05/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Lawrence Cartier 24/05/07  

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Best of luck its a long way around Donation by Stuart Bridges 23/05/07  

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good luck Donation by Bryan Martin 23/05/07  

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Good Luck Hope you're in the peak of fitness! Donation by Tom O'Hara 22/05/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Mia Török 22/05/07  

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Best of luck guys - we're all proud of you! Donation by Anne Stephenson 22/05/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Alf Henricsson 21/05/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Pekka Markkanen 19/05/07  

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Good luck and enjoy! Donation by David Grigson 17/05/07  

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Donation by Harris Cartier 15/05/07  

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