Maidwell Hall Challenges 10th - 12th June 2010

On Thursday, fresh from their last common entrance exam, the leavers of Maidwell Hall split into two groups to take on two respective challenges, both extreme in their nature.

Trustees Luke and Fred, as well as serial Amantani UK volunteer Chris Palfreyman joined one group of 15 boys and their parents, who set about cycling 125 miles around the Norfolk coast. It was great to be a part of what was a fantastic trip. Not one complaint was heard from the cyclists. They were determined to complete the challenge and everyone played their part in making sure that morale was high throughout. The main contributors to this high morale were definitely the support team who were there at every stop with drinks, nibbles and performance enhancing homemade brownies! On behalf of team Amantani, thank you very much. Especially to Katherine Peppiat, Johnny Martin-Smith and Stuart McCagney who left nothing to chance and prepared a challenging, successful and hugely fun event.



It sounds like the other group had an equally tough time taking on the full range of the Brecon Beacons, hiking 40 miles in 3 days with all their equipment on their backs. We were so impressed when we heard stories of true grit, determination, cooperation and cool-headedness in some pretty hairy situations. So inspired, that this September, a group of Amantani trustees will follow in their footsteps to see what they put themselves through! It really sounds like a remarkable effort and thank you very much to Robert and everyone involved in making it a success.

Have a look at how much they raised in the process here...

THANK YOU AND WELL DONE TO THE BOYS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS OF MAIDWELL HALL.