Crediton firms scale new heights

A team of people made up of members from businesses around Crediton have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, and attempt to walk the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.

The intrepid adventurers have raised just over £600 of a £2014 target for The Devon Community Foundation.

George Clover and James Fyfe from Helmores Estate Agents, Chris Eaton and Sam Watkins from Viator Electrical Contractors, Colin Heard of Colin Heard Landscapes, Damo Cross of Colourburn, Barny Butterfield of Sandford Orchards and Graham Webber of GW Fitness completed the challenge of 26 mountainous miles in just over 24 hours. They were supported by Ken and Laura Clover.

George Clover of Helmores said: “The three peaks consists of Snowdon in Wales at 1085m, Scafell Pike in England at 978m and Ben Nevis, in Scotland at 1344m. We narrowly missed doing the 26 miles in 24 hours – but we were all delighted that we completed the course successfully. For me the best bit was a foot of snow on Ben Nevis in the dark!”

30,000 people take on this challenge each year. The record for the quickest time to complete the 3 Peaks Challenge is 11 hours 54 minutes, set in 1971

Laura Hewitt at Devon Community Foundation said: “One of our strengths is the fact that donors can have the personal freedom and pleasure of seeing their donation go to the causes closest to their hearts and homes. By working together with local organisations, individuals and community groups we really can make a big difference to the lives of those in need across the county. We cannot thank Helmores Estate Agents enough for all of their support and all money raised is invaluable for us to be able to continue do this.”

Helmores’ fundraising for the Devon Community Foundation continues. The team are now planning what their next challenge will be. To sponsor the team see their just giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/Helmores3peaks