Scouts take on Three Peaks Challenge to rebuild HQ

A Team of nine are heading for the heights to raise funds to renovate a Hampshire Scout HQ.

Leaders and parents from Totton’s 5th New Forest North (Testwood) Scout group are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on June 13, bidding to reach the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon, all within 24 hours.

The team includes Craig Challis, Samantha Bowyer, Alexis Jones, Kerie Wallace, Shaun Francis, Steve Trevett, Barry Stride, Simon Down and Andy Austin.

They are trying to raise more than £40,000. To sponsor the team, text NFNS05 £5 to 70070.

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