Elevate Northampton October 28, 2024

Bringing you the week's Business Growth & Networking Events, plus AI Updates!

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Damian Smyth
October 28, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

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Local Success Story

Determined Trio Smash Fundraising Target in Three Peaks Challenge

Three dedicated colleagues from Acorn Analytical Services have raised an impressive £5,530 for Northampton charity Cynthia Spencer Hospice after successfully completing the challenging Three Peaks Challenge. This achievement far exceeded their original target of £3,000.

Dan Crask, Max Wright, and Alex Rust conquered the UK’s three highest mountains—Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon—in just over 24 hours, covering a combined elevation of 11,182 feet. Despite traffic delays between the peaks, the team remained determined and powered through to complete the challenge.

Initially, Dan and Alex had pledged to shave their heads if the team reached their goal before setting off, which they proudly followed through on.

Max Wright expressed their gratitude: “We are so grateful for all the fantastic support we have received. Climbing the three highest peaks in the UK in a day was an immense challenge, but we did it! We’re proud of our achievement and the difference this money will make in supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice and the families they care for.”

Nina Gandy, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Lead at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, applauded the team's efforts: “Climbing three mountains in such a short time is no mean feat. We are in awe of the Acorn Analytical team for their amazing challenge. Their fundraising helps us provide 11 days of care for one of our patients, and we couldn’t be more thankful.”

You can still show your support by donating through the team's JustGiving pages:

AI Update

Sporting Fixtures

  • Rugby: Friday 1 November: 19:45 - Gallagher English Premiership - Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers - Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens - Tickets

  • Football: MEN: Tuesday 29 October: Lincoln City @ LNER Stadium - 19:45 - Saturday 2 November: Kettering Town @ Sixfields Stadium - 17:30 - Fixtures

  • Cricket: No games scheduled - Fixtures

Northampton Weather

An extra hour in bed, and it’s refusing to turn cold. Got to be a good week… It’ll probably snow next week!

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