The SUMMIT 10 trio on Grasmoor in the Lake District. Pic: Peter McLay. A Preston-born fellwalker has set himself and two friends a remarkable fundraising ch
Guild Hall repair bill, a city centre re-opening bonanza and five other key Preston talking points for 2025New arena being considered to mark next Preston Guild celebrationsA Preston-born fellwalker has set himself and two friends a remarkable fundraising challenge that will round off three years of incredible feats.
Peter said: “In January 2023 I came up with the idea to climb the 10 highest mountains in England back-to-back as quickly as possible raising money for Dementia UK. I wanted to challenge myself both mentally and physically and also saw an opportunity to raise a considerable amount of money for such a brilliant charity.
“We completed this challenge on 28 July, 2024, and raised £1,831 for The Children’s Hospital Charity and again produced a documentary that you can watch on “This time I wanted to challenge myself further and build upon the work we have already completed with an epic part three scheduled to take place in July 2025.
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