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Woodward Group\u2019s Peaky Climbers completed the National Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 30th April \u2013 an enormous achievement that saw the team climb the three highest peaks of England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis) and Wales (Snowden), to raise over \u00a33,000 for Diabetes UK.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Peaky

Having endured several months of tough training \u2013 including 4-5km hikes twice a week and a handful of larger 20km mountain climbs \u2013 the Peaky Climbers embarked on an eight-hour drive to Fort William the day before the challenge, before kicking things off with the first climb, Ben Nevis, at 4.30am on the Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing Ben Nevis for the first time was amazing, but the view from the top was even better,\u201d said Sam Allsobrook, Operations Manager of Woodward Group. \u201cReaching the summit was a real highlight for us as a team. We knew we were a third of our way through, and that whatever obstacles came our way we\u2019d be able to face together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The team completed Ben Nevis in 5 hours 35 minutes then raced up Scafell Pike, the second climb, in an incredible 3 hours and 23 minutes. Aden Woodward, Managing Director of Woodward Group said, \u201cKnowing that we were raising money for such a good cause was a massive motivation to us throughout the challenge. Diabetes UK is an important charity to all of us, as several of the team members or someone in their family are living with the condition. We feel proud to have raised over \u00a33,000 for such a worthy organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Peaky

Overcoming obstacles as a team<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Snowden was the last of the three climbs and ultimately proved to be the toughest for the team, both physically and mentally. The climb took place at night, and by this point the weather had turned. Darkness, rain and misty conditions made visibility and navigation almost impossible, and the team struggled to find their way. This, alongside extreme exhaustion and several injuries felt within the group, made Snowdon feel like an even bigger mountain to climb!<\/p>\n

Alan Woodward, CEO of Woodward Group, said: \u201cThe weather was awful, which became an issue not only for those climbing, but also for the drive between each destination point. Road works, speed restrictions, and road closures hampered our journey too.\u201d<\/p>\n

With this in mind, a special thanks has to go to the Peaky Drivers: Alan Woodward, Andy Ramsey and Tony Heath, who thankfully were able to navigate their way through these hurdles and got the Peaky Climbers safely from mountain to mountain in good time. Though Snowdon took the team slightly longer than they’d initially hoped (5 hours and 11 minutes), they are still immensely proud to have completed it in those conditions.<\/p>\n

Just climbing a few hills!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cJoking aside, the National Three Peaks Challenge has given us a great sense of togetherness and team spirit. We all got behind each other when needed and stuck together, leaving no man behind \u2013 especially when some of the team were struggling with injuries. On behalf of all of the Peaky Climbers, I\u2019d like to thank everyone who donated, encouraged, and supported us \u2013 we\u2019re thrilled to have raised such a fantastic amount for Diabetes UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Onto the next challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking to the future, the Peaky Climbers have already set their sights on their next couple of challenges, including the Yorkshire Peaks Challenge and perhaps the team\u2019s biggest challenge yet \u2013 the Jerusalema dance! If you\u2019d like to show your support, there is still time to visit the Just Giving page<\/a> and pledge whatever you can \u2013 every bit helps.<\/p>\n

You can find out more about the National Three Peaks Challenge here: https:\/\/www.threepeakschallenge.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About Diabetes UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diabetes UK is leading the fight against the UK\u2019s biggest and growing health crisis. Their aim is to prevent Type 2 diabetes, campaign for and support everyone affected by diabetes, and fund research that will one day lead to a cure. Their vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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