Kili climb raises more than £55,000 for charity
A PUB owner from Chester has cut back on the pints to climb the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, helping to raise more than £55,000 for charity.
Ian Wade, owner of Modern British Taverns, has been in training for the last few months before embarking on a gruelling eight day high-altitude climb of Kilimanjaro to raise money for Christleton based charity Children Today.
Nineteen went on the African challenge, which is the first time Children Today; who also organise treks to Peru and Costa Rica, has held the Kilimanjaro challenge, collectively raising more than £55,000.
Ian, owner of The Ring O’Bells in Christleton, who saw monkeys and mongooses during his challenge, said:
“This was a tough challenge, raising money for a great cause. There was real team spirit; with some suffering from altitude sickness we all pushed each other on. The 19 attendees are meeting up at The Ring O’Bells in January.”
Head of Fundraising at Children Today, Ruth Thompson, added:
“This is an amazing achievement from everybody who took part, raising a huge amount of money which will fund equipment for children with disabilities.”
Kilimanjaro in north-eastern Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,893 metres above sea-level and the fourth largest mountain in the world.
Children Today are planning another trip to Kilimanjaro in March 2011. For more information email: ruth@childrentoday.org.uk or call 01244 335622.
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Owner of Modern British Taverns Ian Wade who completed the eight day climb of Kilimanjaro with Ruth Watson, Head of Fundraising at Children Today
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Ring O’Bells
• ‘Time’ was called at the Ring O’Bells in Christleton in 2008 when successful local pub entrepreneurs Ian and Karine Wade of Modern British Taverns transformed the celebrated Christleton landmark at the heart of one of Cheshire’s Best Kept Villages. The Ring O’Bells is now at the centre of village life as well as being a destination pub for great surroundings, great food and great hospitality.
• The interior has been completely revamped and remodelled with an improved, more welcoming layout. There are big changes to the menu, superb wines and guest beers, much more excitement and a real reason to come inside.
• New seasonal menus with local produce always available.
• The Ring O’Bells is mentioned on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christleton and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19580304729 .
Ring O’Bells, Village Rd, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AS. Tel: 01244 335422. Visit www.ringobellschester.co.uk and www.modernbritishtaverns.co.uk for more details.
• Contact: Ian Wade on 01244 335422 or ian@mbt.cc
Children Today
• Relying entirely on voluntary donations, Children Today provides grants to buy specialised equipment such as individually adapted electric wheelchairs, walking aids, trikes, specially designed educational toys, adapted car seats, a wide range of communication aids, lifting and posturepaedic sleep equipment. The amount of each grant can vary greatly and Children Today aims to spend funds in the areas in which they are raised.
• Children Today’s vision is that all children and young people under 25 years of age with disabilities, living in the UK, will have the equipment, adaptation or service that aids their daily living, improves independence and quality of life and enables them to achieve their potential.
• There are 390,000 disabled people under the age of 16 in the UK with 100,000 of them having more than one disability. There is no statutory right for young people with disabilities to be provided with the equipment they need by the Government or the NHS.
• To apply for a grant, please call Children Today on 01244 335622.
• Registered Charity No. 1037402
• Visit www.childrentoday.org.uk for more information
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