Lakes 3000 challenge with Muckle LLP
Friday 19th May 2023
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Lakes 3000 challenge with Muckle LLP
On 19 May 2023, a team from Muckle will be taking on the Lakes 3000s challenge and climbing the peaks of Scafell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw (an ascent of over 12542ft) in under 24 hours to raise money for two fantastic Cumbrian charities – Carlisle Youth Zone and Jigsaw.
Carlisle Youth Zone provides a safe meeting place for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, where they can participate in a wide range of positive activities.
Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice, provides unique care and support to children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses.
The team has already started training and we’ll keep you updated on their progress as they prepare for the challenge!
A Trio of training treks
On Saturday 15 April Hugh, Sara, Georgia and Sophie took advantage
of a glorious day and headed to the Lake District to train for the Lakes 3000
challenge.
Hugh set off early on a solo adventure to test out our routes up
both Helvellyn and Skiddaw. Following the route from Swirls car park, he made
his way up Helvellyn, taking in beautiful views over Thirlmere and reaching the
summit ahead of the rush. He quickly took in the views from the snow-capped
peak before heading back down and on to Keswick to take on Skiddaw.
Meanwhile, Sara was joined by her friend Coral and Bruce the
rottweiler (who appears to be a big fan of Sara!) on a trek up Skiddaw via
Latrigg and Little Man. The trio powered their way to the top and took in some
stunning views over Keswick and the north lakes before heading back, making it back in time for lunch!
Finally, Georgia and Sophie instead chose to take on the Fairfield
Horseshoe – a ten mile loop up Fairfield and back from Ambleside. The pair
attempted to dodge bogs along their route which took them up eight Wainwrights,
whilst singing the soundtrack to SIX! The Musical for entertainment, which is
apparently difficult when you’re out of breath from scaling mountains… The team
are hoping they have at least learnt the words properly by the time we take on
the challenge!
All in all it was a fantastic weekend for training with the team
even more excited to take on the challenge in a few weeks’ time.
Keep an eye out for further updates on our training and the
charities which we are supporting.
The Cheviot’s Training Walk – Soggy, Boggy and Foggy
On Saturday 4 March a team of 17 (plus two black Labradors) from
Muckle grouped together in Northumberland to test our hiking skills ahead of
the Lakes 3000 challenge.
After a late arrival from Ben (with no packed lunch in tow), we set off on our walk in cold but sunny conditions. Half an hour in and we arrived at the top of one hill, realising we had all put far too many layers on for the first part of the walk.
Following a quick snack and outfit change (one of many for Jess across the day) we set back off and came across what was to be the main obstacle of our day – BOG. The remainder of our walk was a constant battle of where to step in order to avoid knee-high mud and soggy socks. After a few falls (or more than a few for some - *cough* Josh *cough*) and many scaled fences (mostly by Eaden who chose to test her parkour skills at every chance she got) we finally got to the Cheviot and took a short lunch break in a snowy shower – perfect timing.
After lunch, the seasons changed again and we climbed the Cheviot in what can only be described as heavy snow. Despite the weather and taking a wrong turn into the spongiest field any man, woman, or black Lab has set foot on, we found ourselves a paved footpath up to the peak of the Cheviot.
Even with the bog, snow and not-so-waterproof boots, everyone
finished their day in high spirits and excited for the next challenge.
£12,480.00
+£1,738.75 Gift Aid
raised of £12,000 target
by 211 supporters
Supporters 211
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11 monthsAnonymous
Well done all.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Well done Gilly and co!! Smashing job! Lots of love from Imo, Steve, Alex, Neve, and Ollie xx
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Lesley Armstrong
Well done everyone- you are supporting two lovely causes!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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O’Brien’s
Amazing effort!!!…. Especially after Tuesday, Phil! Well done to you all 👏👏
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Paul and Liz M
Well done Robin and everyone! Great achievement 👏 Bob Ross could make a beautiful painting from that pic!
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Saleh Family
Well done Robin and crew. Love The Bob Ross Fan Club
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Anonymous
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Claire Richmond
Well done guys! Very proud of you all, go and smash it. You're all amazing x
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Andrea Gibson
Such a super effort by everyone! Feel the burn and smash the target!
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Sam Pritchard
Good luck everybody! Much admiration for what you are doing :)
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Amy Sergison
Good luck Team Muckle. Have a fantastic time, enjoy the glorious views and well done on taking on such a challenge for Jigsaw and Carlisle Youth Zone. I’ll be thinking of you all tomorrow!
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Jen Robinson
Good luck everyone. Smash it and have a great day xxx
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Lee Hartley
Fantastic challenge and a great cause. Give Phil the heaviest bag to carry!
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Irene Hays
Good luck to Philip and all the team - rather you than me!
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Excelsior
Good Luck To Phil and the Muckle Team from everyone at Excelsior!!
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Paul Farquhar
Good luck Hugh and team! Two great organisations that are well worthy of the challenge.
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Craig Billington
A great cause and best of luck for the Challenge
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Anonymous
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David and Maureen
Good luck on your big challenge. Great causes - well done
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Lydia
Sorry I won't be walking with you but you guys will smash it!!! You got this - thanks for supporting amazing charities! It will be so worth it!
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Lisa B
Go team!! You can do it Leah you are one of the most determined people I know xx
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Andrew Edgar
Good luck Hugh and the team at Muckle, another great initiative supporting valuable local causes
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Rachael Stephenson
Good luck everyone! You're doing a fantastic challenge to support two great causes. Enjoy the day and stay safe.
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Georgia Sproat
Good luck team and thank you for helping to support two amazing charities!
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June Martin
Enjoy the challenge and get blister plasters ready 👍
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Mick Thompson
Good luck Team Muckle, looks like your training has got you well prepared bit all the very best and well done on raising funds for such a worthy cause.
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Sue Casebourne
Best of luck to Hugh and the rest of the team. Hope you don’t encounter snow this time !
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Sarah Farish
Good luck all! Enjoy it but definitely don't forget the blister plasters :)
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Anonymous
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Catherine & Alasdair
Good Luck Joshua we're sure you'll do well. X We'll be thinking of you & the team on the day 👍⛰️🚶
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Helen Cragg
Best of luck to you all , hopefully not too many blisters 😀👍👏🏼
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Anonymous
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Kate
Josh said my old comment is causing him significant embarrassment so my new comment is just 'good luck!' x
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Good luck to Hugh, Sara and the team!
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Olivia Tindle
Wish I could join you on this amazing challenge - Godspeed to you all!
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Frances Abbott
Outrageous challenge - well done! Sending my condolences to your feet at this particularly difficult time 🩵
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Anonymous
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Lisa MacDonald
You are all CRAZY but I'm so impressed that you are doing this! GOOD LUCK, take a few pairs of dry socks in case you fall in any more bogs (Josh)!
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Anonymous
Good luck princess!
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Anonymous
Good luck from all at Beamish Hall
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Mark Simpson
Fantastic causes and a great challenge. Good luck to you all.
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Vaulkhard Group
Good luck to you all..... Remember, wear your boots in before the event!!!! No one likes a blister.
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Claire Long
You guys are amazing! I mean crazy of course but also amazing. One of these hills would be quite enough for me in one day. Wishing you all the very best of luck and look forward to some fantastic pictures and stories. Go Team Muckle!
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The Muckle Community Fund
The Muckle Community Fund is independently managed for us by the Community Foundation. This post is just to record that grants of £1000 will be made by an offline donation to each of CYZ and Jigsaw to support our walkers' brilliant efforts and, more importantly, the great work of CYZ and Jigsaw.
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Ken
Happy to support Phil and the team on their challenge, good luck everyone! Ken
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Neil Milburn - Barratt Homes
Good luck Guys from all of us. I am actually very jealous of your hike.
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Stuart Cottee
Fantastic challenge and great cause. Good luck to all involved
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Anonymous
To Hugh and the fabulous Team Muckle - enjoy the challenge and very well done! Best regards Rod
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Gerard Murray y Marta Fernandez Varona
No easy challenge - fantastic cause
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Kans and Kandy Charitable Trust
Good luck team Muckle! We are sure you'll absolutely smash this :)
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Anonymous
Good luck team !
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Anonymous
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Thompsons of Prudhoe Ltd
Good luck to all involved!! Best wishes from Thompsons of Prudhoe
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Nigel Smith
Goodluck to all the team taking part, best wishes from Ringtons
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Peter Kane
Good Luck Hugh, at last you're doing something worthwhile with your life.......and no calling Mountain Rescue when you fancy a cappuccino.
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Cliff @ ECC
All the best and hope everything goes well. Cliff and Ted at ECC
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Hugh
That donation is my monthly state pension arriving for the first time this April. But, Muckle LLP has an enlightened approach to employing OAPs. I therefore still have a very enjoyable job. That means I’m in the fortunate position of being able to donate this money to two wonderful causes. Thanks team Muckle - you’re the best !
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Leah Heatley
Go team! We are going to smash this - no matter how many times we fall over!
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Emma Welch
Well done and good luck Team Muckle! What brilliant charities.
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