Hauling yourself up hills, sweating under sticky waterproofs then sharing a tent with your boss may not sound like much fun. But for the DofE Diamond Challenge, Jacqui and I are 'giving it our all' by joining senior staff to prove we can complete a Gold Award style expedition in the Brecon Beacons.

Most DofE Gold Award holders are teenagers, while the average age of our gand is 60 (for the 60th anniversary of course). Hiking and canoeing for 4 days, eating Jacqui's veggie camp food and camping out with Peter - it will be an epic adventure that pushes us ALL to our limits.

Please show support for our mid-life folly by donating - every £ will help disadvantaged young people to take part in their own life-changing DofE adventure.