On Saturday 22nd April 2023 up to 40 children, (aged 8 to 14), plus leaders, will set off at 4.00am, IN THE DARK, to trek and summit Pendle Hill; with the aim of arriving as the sun rises over the horizon.

The inspiration for taking on this momentous task is one of our cubs, ASHTON BARTON.

Unfortunately, he has a complex heart condition and recently, (successfully), had to undergo another operation. During his short life he has had numerous operations, including open-heart surgery 3 times!!!

Due to the nature of his condition, he now has a high risk of suffering a heart attack.

Should the unthinkable happen whilst he is with us, according to the British Heart Foundation, we would have just 4 minutes to administer defibrillation if it is needed.

We are doing this to purchase, install and maintain a COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR outside St Marys Church Hall, at a cost of approximately £4,000.