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On Saturday 27 May members from GPEA took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Their mission was to walk the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough which spans 24 miles and reaches ascents of 5,200ft (1,585m). The walk is estimated to take 12 hours, but our team aimed to complete the hike in just 10 hours.We are all incredibly proud of the group who have raised £2,191 for our homeless charities grant fund.Team GPEA Peaky Blinders consisted of Taylor Barnes, Sue Garner-Stevens, Amber Ding, Rachel Kittow, Elizabeth Hyde, Belinda Robinson, Emilie Despois, Becca Greatorex, Amanda Karaman, Garry Harris, Justyn Medd and Ben Yexley.Belinda Robinson, Graphic Designer said, “We began the trek at 6.30am in high spirits and without a cloud in sight. As we reached the top of the first peak we were worried about getting sunstroke and some of us we wishing for rain. “Never has anyone regretted wishing for rain as much as us. As we reach the top of the second peak the cloud wer...