Christopher Anstead
Phyllis' 3 Peaks
Fundraising for Phyllis Tuckwell
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All done! photos at http://gallery.mac.com/chrisandlauraanstead#100159
Well I say all done, I got to the bottom of the 2nd mountain unable to walk, so it's all 13 other walks done and dusted inside the 24hours, just, except me!
Ben Nevis was started at 1521 in a raging gale, with the rain just about holding off. We were starting just before about 3 hundred firemen, so had them chasing us up the mountain! The top was reached in heavy cloud and really strong wind, with snow still lying in places.
We reached Scafell Pike about 0200, and undertook atleast half the climb with the aid of head torches, including crossing what was described in the notes as a 'beck' which turned out to be a raging torrent! Wet feet anyone.
Anyway, that was dispatched in about 3 hours before the last fling down to Snowdon. This was completed in approximately the target time of 3.5 hours, although a few chose to run out the last few miles of path, the quickest time was 23hours 57 minutes, and the slowest 23 hours and 45 minutes.
So apart from my obvious unfinished business, Laura Anstead, Mike Owen ,Chris Seale, Tony Bishop, Tom Stanley, Anna Hemming, Andy Moore, Kate Moore, Tom West, Phil Simons, Stuart Hawthorn, Will Coote and Annabelle Kuhn all completed. We were ably supported by Helen and Pam our catering team, and David, Nigel, Richard, Jeremy and Grahame undertook the somewhat arduous driving.
The overwhelming thought from all was 'bloody heall that was hard!'
Brilliant
Chris Anstead
In June of this year a group of friends will climb the three highest peaks in the UK - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - in 24 hours. That's 26 miles on foot and 400 miles driving.
We are doing this to raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, Surrey. You can click on the link on the left side of this page for the details or try http://phyllistuckwellhospice.org/, surfice to say it is a wonderful place full of great staff and volunteers who are experts at making the last days of terminally ill people as comfortable and happy as possible, and to do the same for their friends and family.
Unfortunately, the Hospice receives less than 16% NHS funding and therefore relies heavily on the support and generosity of the local community to provide their vital and thoughtful help. All their services are free of charge, but it costs £10,000 a day keep the hospice running and therefore donations and legacy gifts are crucial.
During the course of 2007 they had a great deal to do with the last days of both my Father, Geoff Anstead, and my Mother, Liz Anstead. In my mothers case they made sure each visit save the last was targeted at getting her back home to enjoy her time as comfortably as possible.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.
Please donate generously.
Many thanks for your support.