Event Report in the Abergavenny Chronicle

The ABERGAVENNY CHRONICLE did a report of this year's event. To read the article, '
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THANK YOU TO THE 768 WHO TOOK PART IN THE 2016 EVENT!!!!!!!!

Many thanks to the 768 walkers who took part in this year’s Three Peaks Trial! Another huge turnout!

Cardiff Outdoor Group would particularly like to thank:

• Longtown Mountain Rescue Team – LMRT for marshalling all the mountain top checkpoints.
• St David’s Hospice Foundation and Elenydd Wilderness Trust who helped marshall the event.
• Councillor Nick Tatum of Abergavenny Town Council who helped in a number of roles.throughout the day.

The Charities and Fundraisers who supported the event:

• St David’s Hospice Foundation;
• The Vine Trust (a charity who supply volunteers to the poorest parts of the Third World);
• Emmaus South Wales (a charity for the homeless in South Wales);
• The Brain and Spine Foundation (a charity for helping patients and their families cope with severe neurological conditions).

We hope to see you all again at the 2017 event!

The first walkers back on each route were:

Platinum Route: David Little (50) from Bristol returned at 13:17 after the bus dropped them at Llanthony at 8:30.

Gold Route: Richard O'shea (58) from Abergavenny got back at 11:44 after leaving Abergavenny at 8am.

Silver Route: Philip George (58) from Gloucester was first back at 12:10.

Bronze Route: A group of five arrived back at 13:05 - Fiona Richardson (51) from Reigate, Surrey, Verity Langley (44) and Paul Manser (46) both from Eastbourne, Dave Baylis (56) and Wayne Rattle (57) both from New Inn, Nr Pontypool.

Oldest/Youngest on Routes:

The oldest on Platinum Route was Brian Petty (75) from Bristol who got back at 17:28.

The youngest  were two 17 year olds, Aled Phillips from Solihull 16:32 and Kieran Knight from Raglan got back at 18:33.

On Gold Route the oldest was Rollo Lewis (67) from Abergavenny who got back at 16:05.

On Silver Route the oldest was Steve Waring (69) from Usk who got back at 15:40 and the

youngest was 11 year old Chantal Martinez from from Kenfig |Hill who got back at 17:36.

The oldest back on Bronze Route was David Pattison, 63 and from Milton Keynes who returned at 16:21. The youngest were a group of three 12 year olds - Olivia Fowler, Harriet Wood and Jodi Fear from Weston Super Mare, who got back at 15:35.

Walker Raising Funds For Emmaus South Wales

Hi, I’m Laura McGreevy, supporter and member of the Fundraising committee of emmaus South Wales. I have been working with this wonderful charity for two years now. I just had a very big birthday, so I thought this would be a good year to take on something immensely challenging. My husband Eamonn and friends Roger and Carol will join me on the South Wales Three Peaks Trial. 

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If you wish to make a donation please ensure you are on Laura's Three Peaks page https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/lauramcgreevy and not the main ESW page.

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At Emmaus South Wales we are working together to end homelessness.

We know that overcoming homelessness often means more than a roof over your head. That is why Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing meaningful work as well a stable home for as long as someone needs it.

Emmaus was established by Abe Pierre, a Catholic priest who opened the first community in Paris in 1949. Since then this non-religious movement has grown to include more than 400 communities worldwide. There are presently 24 communities in England and Scotland. The very first community for South Wales was opened in early 2016 in Bridgend. 

Terry Waite, CBE, is the President of Emmaus, and the Duchess of Cornwall is our Royal Patron. 

We make a difference

The Emmaus story is really a story about ‘Companions’, as our residents are called. The reasons for their homelessness vary; relationship breakdown, substance abuse, poverty. But all Companions share a desire and drive to have a fresh start. At Emmaus they learn new skills, discover hidden talents and develop friendships, giving them a sense of self-worth and independence. Companions often credit Emmaus as a turning point in their lives. The point when they shifted from despair to hope. 

Everyone at Emmaus South Wales works together and makes a contribution to their community. This restores self-esteem and helps companions to find a positive way to move on with their lives. 

There is no limit to how long Companions can stay in an Emmaus Community. Some stay just long enough to get back on their feet. Others stay long term. 

Companions live by a few basic rules: All are expected to work to the best of their ability within the social enterprise. This may be working in one of the seven shops, driving a delivery truck or working within the community home. There is also a ‘no drinks, drugs, or violence’ rule. 

Emmaus currently runs seven charity shops throughout South Wales. These are in Bridgend (2), Maesteg, Neath, Porthcawl, Cowbridge and Aberdare. These not only provide work opportunities for our Companions, but also serve the local communities with affordable high quality goods. 

Walker Raising Funds For Brain & Spine Foundation

Dear supporter, friend and sponsor,

It’s that time of year again when I start my fundraising activities for the Brain and Spine Foundation Charity. I’ll be running again with Team Phillips at the London marathon on April 24th where we hope to raise £10,000.

This will be my 465th marathon and so far with the help of Team P I’ve raised £86,000 for the charity. Let’s hope we can reach our goal.


As usual we have the Daily Telegraph’s backing for the B&S team and this year our non-running captain is ex England hooker Brian Moore. As an ex hooker myself we have a lot in common. Once a hooker always a hooker!

If you would like to sponsor me please visit/click on the virginmoneygiving site below where donations can be made and you can read all about Team Phillips.

If you would rather pay by cheque please send it to my home address below (made out to David Phillips Marathon Account) or pay directly into my special bank account per below.

In anticipation of your support I thank you on behalf of the Brain and Spine Foundation whose details can be seen on our virginmoneygiving site.

Only recently the B&S charity made me an Ambassador and that’s mainly due the generosity of my sponsors over the last 15 years so many thanks there.

Best wishes and thanks again.

David Phillips.

Virgin site:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/phillips2016

The Brain and Spine Foundation Charity details are on our virgin site above. Click the B&S section and you should see me so beware!!

My address:

13, Oakdene Close, Claverdon, Nr Warwick. CV358PZ.

All Routes Now FULL!

All Routes are now full. 

Thanks to all those who've entered.

Walker Raising Funds For The Vine Trust

Jonathan Prestage, aged 15, from Kent, hopes to raise sponsorship from the event to support the Vine Trust, a volunteering charity which aims to make a real difference for some of the poorest children and communities in the world.

He is planning go on a volunteering trip to Peru in 2017, with around 30 other students from his school. The purpose of the trip will be be to build and maintain homes for children who have been living on the streets, thus rescuing them from a dangerous and distressing situation. Sponsorship from the event will contribute to the costs of the trip.

Jonathan has taken part in the South Wales 3 Peaks Trial twice before, completing the Bronze Route in 2014 and the Silver Route, which he found quite a challenge in 2015’s conditions!

Jonathan's fundraising page can be found at http://www.vinetrust.org/fundraise/peru3

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