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PEOPLE NEWSClimbing to the top“It was by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life,however through the blood, sweat and tears it was all worthit,” said Gavin Walton, business manager – concrete.From Friday 1 to Saturday 2 July Gavin Walton and friends took part in theThree Peaks Challenge and climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and MountSnowdon raising £706.79 for Bellhouse-Drayson, an acute medicalward at the Oxford Children’s Hospital.Starting their gruelling climb at Ben Nevis, the challenge took themacross 26 miles of all terrain on foot, as well as nearly 450 milestravelling the country by car. The team finally made it back ontosolid ground and crossed the finish line in a remarkable 23 hours.Gavin would like to thank everyone who gave a donation towardthe Oxford children’s hospital.Gavin Walton, business manager – concrete, at the summit of Ben NevisFancy a night out at the movies?Answer the following question correctly to win cinema tickets to see the latestblockbuster at your local cinema. Send your entry to the communicationsdepartment by internal mail or email: competition@hills-group.co.ukHow many Hercules aeroplanes = 1 million tonnes?Entries to be received by Friday 7 October. One entry per employee andthe winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries received.The winner will be announced on Monday 10 October.012345012345WIN CINEMA TICKETS012345ADMIT ONECarrs take to the road on two wheelsLiz Carr, credit control, and Nathan Carr,depot manager, took to the saddle againthis year and raised funds for the BritishHeart Foundation.Liz rode 35 miles to complete the BHFRound the Harbours Bike Ride starting andfinishing in Langstone, Hayling Island,which also included two ferry crossings.Nathan, along with seven friends,completed the BHF London to Brightonbike ride. The 56 mile route started fromClapham Common at 8.30am with theteam arriving in Brighton just after 2pm.Liz and Nathan raised a fantastic combinedtotal of £350 – well done to you both!012345Liz Carr holding her medalafter completing the courseNathan Carr, 4th from left, and his team mates having abreak during the London to Brighton cycle challengeKeep up to date and keep in touch via @HillsGroup and Hills Group20 intouch