On 2nd and 3rd July, a group of 14 SB3 (Bachy Soletanche Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering JV - BSL & BBGE) colleagues will be doing the National Three Peaks Challenge, supported by 4 drivers. That means climbing peak Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Snowdon in Wales within 24 hours in support of four charities: Buddy Bag Foundation, Help Harry Help Others, Mad Hatter’s Charity, and Forth Valley Giving.

Starting at the foot of Ben Nevis at 5pm on Wednesday 2nd July and aiming to arrive safely at the bottom of Snowdon by 5pm the following day – the challenge will offer a considerable test for all involved but with your support we can raise a meaningful amount of money for SB3’s nominated charities for 2025.

The four charities

• Buddy Bag Foundation – Help and support for children in emergency care.

• Help Harry Help Others – Support for patients and families with cancer diagnosis in Solihull and Birmingham.

• Mad Hatter’s Charity – Helps children with special needs and disabilities across the Midlands.

• Forth Valley Giving – Supports NHS Forth Valley Hospital. In memory of our colleague Scott Brannen.

The Team

Walkers: Alan Avey, Ben Millward, Benn Kelly, Chris Spencer, Danielle O’Donnell, Diana Perez, Haider Javed, Hummzan Khan, Kathy Gilson, Orathai Laoklom, Rodrigo Pearse, Simon Cartwright, Stefany Ramirez, Tinus Van Rensburg

Drivers: Hennie Bester, Mark Harrison, Rusheel Desai, Jacky Fong

The Challenge: National Three Peaks Challenge

• Ascents: 3000m – Ben Nevis 1345m, Scafell Pike 978m, Snowdon 1085m

• Walking Distance: 26 miles / 42km

• Driving Distance: 460 miles

• Walking Time: 13 to 14 hours

• Driving Time: 10 to 11 hours

In doing the challenge we hope to raise as much money as possible for our nominated charities for SB3 for 2025 and we really value your support to achieve this.