My Son, Joseph, is in Reception at Paulton Infant School. The school is fantastic; providing a caring and nurturing environment in which Joseph an his class mates thrive.

I have been amazed by how quickly the pupils are learning essential reading skills, but I have been equally struck by how carefully the school has to manage scarce resources.

My aim is to raise money through sponsorship for new books and other educational equipment by walking the three highest peaks in Wales: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan in just one day.

In preparation, I've dusted off the walking boots and lost a stone and a half in weight! (**Now two stone!)

I'll be funding the trip so all donations will go straight to the School.

Your support would be very much appreciated!