CHATTING over a few pints led to an energetic challenge for a group of eight dads from Lymm.The men decided to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just 24 hours.
Paul Lockett, co-owner of The Venue Bar in Lymm, said: “The plan was hatched over a few pints of Black Sheep bitter in The Venue.
“Training on various peaks took place over the following months and a team was formed and named The Lymm Shepherds.”
The training paid off and the men completed the challenge in 23 hours and 37 minutes – raising more than £3,100 for Spina Bifida.
The other dads who joined Paul on the challenge were Ian Gordon, Mike Smith, Paul Wadsworth, Paul Shuffleton, Richard Napier-Hemy, Simon Meadows and Ric Rurlander.
Pictured are some of the dads with mascot Oinky the Pig – a favourite with youngsters at Oughtrington Primary School – who accompanied them up all three peaks.
A few pints led to a challenge
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