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Oct 2023
Harrogate family to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for local charity
A Harrogate family is preparing to climb Africa’s highest mountain in aid of a local charity.
Richard Pughe, who is a partner at Begbies Traynor Group, will take on the 19,340 ft climb next February alongside his wife Nikki Sutcliffe, his son and stepson, as well as his friend.
The family visited Artizan Café in Harrogate, which employs and supports 23 people with various disabilities, and was inspired by its “fantastic work”.
They then chose to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Artizan International.
Mr Pughe said:
The family is training for the eight-day expedition across the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, as well as hiking in the French Alps this summer.
They hope to raise at least £1,500 for the charity.
Mr Pughe added:
The charity was launched in Harrogate in 2013 after founder, Susie Hart MBE, set up a social centre in Tanzania to support and employ local people with disabilities.
Ms Hart also said:
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