Good news this week as the Northern Rock Foundation have rubber stamped the final application for matching in respect of this year's Pennine Challenge cycle ride and run. This leaves the final total for the event at an impressive £2601.
This year's team was made up of cyclists Michael Dunn, Ian Glasgow and Jim Patterson and runners Steven Moore (pictured left), Jonathan Dixon (pictured right), Mark Cass, Carlton Fletcher and cycling and running was yours truly, Mark Allison.
And of course, none of this would have been possible without the roadside support team of Mandy Baker, John Brettell and Katy Allison.
There is already talk in the office of putting on the event again next year. Watch this space!