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UPDATE 3 August 2022:  Our Father's Day Barbecue was a big success and raised £420 towards our Samaritans target.  Unfortunately, Nazarena tested positive for Covid just before we were to attempt our second event, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, so we have postponed this until 25 August 2022.  Please continue to support our Samaritans challenge.

My daughter Nazarena and I are raising money for the Samaritans through two different events. The first is a charity Fathers Day BBQ to be held at the Chilli Ranch in Chawston, Bedfordshire on Sunday, 19 June 2022. The second will be on 25 August 2022 when we both attempt the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge route is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. It takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The goal of the challenge is to complete the entire route in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.

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