This started as a challenge between Grant Hamel and I to push ourselves to get fitter for 2026 and for me to finally complete a full climb and descent of Snowdon, which had unfortunately defeated me last year due to injury. During our discussion, a simple reattempt had escalated into a fundraising expedition involving Geoff and Andrew from Spectrum IT, local community members and business leaders to raise funds for our very own Roses Theatre here in Tewkesbury! And not just one mountain, but two! Cadair Idris and Snowdon.

The Roses Theatre has been Spectrum IT Consultancy's chosen charity for the last three years as it holds a special place in our hearts. They do so much for the local community delivering performances, workshops and educational programmes for our town. What has truly been special to be part of is supporting The Roses Theatre in producing creative programmes for SEND schools that nurtures skills, builds confidence and encourages children to collaborate on fun art productions.

The Roses Theatre does not receive any Arts Council funding and has been long supported by their local patrons to deliver the programmes that enrich our lives and strengthens our town. That's why we have felt it important to step up and raise as much as we can to go towards such an important part of our town.

I'm stealing this line directly from Caroline Lawrence from The Roses : "Every step up the mountain helps keep this magic alive in Tewkesbury for future generations."

Thank you so much for your support!