Fab four take on Three Peaks for Diamond Challenge

The Parts Alliance’s Andy Hurst goes on fundraising trail again

Fab four take on Three Peaks for Diamond Challenge
Advertising manager Lis Gardner, salesman Hugh Allen, NHS ward sister Jackie Fowler and The Parts Alliance’s Andy Hurst (left to right).

Andy Hurst was joined by partner Jackie Fowler and her brother and sister, Hugh Allen and Lis Gardner, yomping up and down Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in just under 24 hours.

The ‘fab four’ took on Britain’s highest peaks as part of celebrations for 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Together they have raised more than £300 for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people supported by the scheme.

They have also each earned a Diamond Challenge pin, specially created for the 60th anniversary and awarded to individuals who raise a minimum of £60.

The team began at the foot of Ben Nevis at 4pm, reaching the summit at 6.20pm, then travelled to Scafell Pike for a 2am start, hitting the top at 4am, before going on to Snowdon for 11.30am, conquering it at 1.30pm and finishing at 3.22pm.

Andy said: “In all it took us 23 hours and 22 minutes.

“The three climbs are hard in themselves, but there is no opportunity for a rest.

“We spent only two or three minutes at the top of each climb before descending, finishing with only 40 minutes to spare.

“So far we have raised over £300 and we’d like to thank everyone who has contributed.”

In May last year Andy took part in the London to Paris bike ride, raising funds for BEN, the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, while in 2013 he cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats for the Air Ambulance Service.

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